Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Grant

#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.

The Go Radio Football Show: May 15th, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Mark Guidi look ahead to the season decider and discuss the biggest stories hitting the headline in Scottish Football today. A fiery, emotionally charged episode that blends football analysis with wider cultural reflection, as the panel dissects a week where the sport veered dangerously from debate into outrage. At its core, the episode explores the fallout from a controversial VAR penalty decision and the spiralling reaction across media, punditry, and fans—culminating in serious safety concerns for match officials. While examining the breakdown of trust in refereeing and the role of sensational narratives, the conversation shifts sharply to the footballing reality: a dramatic, last-day title decider between Celtic and Hearts. The panel balances emotion with perspective, repeatedly stressing that championships are earned over a season—not decided by one moment. Highlights ⚠️ Referee safety concerns after backlash over VAR decision escalate dramatically

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastMore than 90 Minutes Editor, Andrew Milne looks back after a week on the road following Celtic across the Irish Sea which comes to an end on Saturday at Celtic Park when Celtic take on Hearts in a winner takes all to see who will be crowned SPFL champions for 2026.Celtic beat the rangers and Motherwell this week to set up the title decider in front of a packed Paradise. Hearts only need 1 point Celtic need all 3. Buckle up one more time Folks! 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.

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastGlasgow Journalist Michael Pringle joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne for their weekly catch up on all things Celtic ahead of Celtic's trip to Motherwell for a massive midweek game, while Hearts welcome Falkirk. The Edinburgh side are still 1 point ahead of Celtic in the SPFL table after Motherwell took a point off them on Saturday night and Celtic enjoyed a fantastic Sunday beating the rangers 3-1 to set up tense finish to the title race.The Bhoys are still buzzing after Sunday's big win. Maeda grabbed the headlines, but Scales, McGregor, Engels and Tierney deserve massive praise also. Maeda's third goal was up there with Henrik's goal in the 6-2 win back when Martin O'Neill faced Rangers for the first time at Celtic Park. If it is to be O'Neill's last battle in the Glasgow Derby than it will be always remembered for Maeda's second goal which has been replayed repeatedly by the Celtic fans from every angle possible since then. The atmosphere was electric and there was a fitting tribute to Celtic fan Franny Mullen when a Tifo was unveiled in the North Curve, a legend within the Celtic support. The bhoys remembered Franny and exchanged stories about one of life's true characters. As per usual the bhoys finish off the podcast with a trip down memory lane and remember some famous Celtic goals against Rangers including George McCluskey's Cup Final goal which sparked a riot at Hampden and one from the great Paul McStay, one of Celtic's greatest ever servants. 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.

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastFormer Celtic Striker Super Joe Miller joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne to talk all things Celtic They look ahead to this weekend's Glasgow Derby and Motherwell v Hearts before chatting about Joe's career.Born in the shadows of Celtic Park his bhoyhood dream came true in November 1987 when Billy McNeill signed him from Aberdeen where he started his football journey under the watchful eye of Alex Ferguson. Joe won the Centenary double under Billy and scored the winning goal in the 1989 Cup Final to deny Rangers a treble. They talk about life after playing and he climbs into the Celtic Soul Time machine and goes back to his debut in the hoops after choosing Celtic over a move to Manchester United, Liverpool or Everton. 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.

The Go Radio Football Show: May 7th, 2026 with Scottish Gas. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! A packed, passionate, and unpredictable night of Scottish football debate—live with the fans. In this special Go Radio Football Show, former pros Peter Grant and Kevin Kyle join Paul Cooney and a studio audience representing clubs across the Premiership to break down a title race heading for the wire. From Hearts' stunning consistency to Celtic and Rangers' rollercoaster campaigns, no topic is off limits: tactical breakdowns, controversial decisions, transfer talk, managerial futures, wage bills, and whether Scottish football is more competitive than ever. Add raw fan opinion, brutal honesty about underperforming stars, World Cup hopes for Scotland, and real predictions for the run-in—and you've got an episode crackling with drama, disagreement, and genuine football insight. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/7l5-3tiNaHc?si=8zZRGR2h0WYhnHd0  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastAnother big weekend ahead for Celtic with 3 games to go in the title race in the SPFL. After Hearts beat the rangers and Celtic beat Hibs last weekend it is now left to Celtic and Hearts to battle it out to see who will be crowned champions.Last weekend we witnessed once again how anti Celtic the match officials are, both on the field and in the VAR room. We can expect more of the same when the rangers come to Celtic Park on Sunday.Elsewhere The Bhoys Ultras are moving into the North Curve with the Green Brigade. Celtic have released a new jersey for next season, Benjamin Nygren is Celtic's Player of the Year and Celtic Women's team reached the Scottish Cup Final.This episode of the Podcast is dedicated to Franny Mullen who sadly passed away. The Celtic support has lost another Legend. France or Spain it's all the same Franny's bus went everywhere. 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.

Hugh Keevins marks 40 years since Celtic's Scottish Premier Division win on goal difference over Hearts. We're revisiting all the events from the final day of the season at Love Street and Dens Park, which changed the course of the title race.Hugh is joined by players from Celtic, Hearts and Dundee – including Peter Grant, Kenny Black, Jim Duffy, and an exclusive interview with Dundee's goalscorer and Celtic fans' hero, Albert Kidd.Plus, our commentary team of Richard Park, Jim Craig and Hugh are reunited as all the goals go in, with our archive commentary from the day – featuring commentary from James Sanderson. We're also hearing excerpts from Tommy Burns, Pat Bonner, Davie Hay and Mo Johnston.

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcastGlasgow Journalist Michael Pringle joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne for their weekly catch up on all things Celtic ahead of Celtic's trip to Edinburgh to face Hibs in another crucial game in the title race.Martin O'Neill picked up the Manager of the Month for April after winning four out of four games including leading Celtic to another Scottish Cup Final. The bhoys chat about last weekend's games and look ahead to this weekend's games. They ask the question how good is Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou and is he the perfect to come in and replace O'Neill? With season book renewals out, that is the topic for discussion after Interim Chairman Brian Wilson's latest interview with Celtic TV about Fan engagement, forums and the appointment of a Fan engagement officer. He speaks about Unity but that will only last till the summer and he should also step down along with the current CEO Michael Nicholson in what has to be a big summer for Celtic on and off the field. The Bhoys also look back at Danny McGrain and Frank McGarveys time in a Celtic jersey and share a few stories about both players. 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.

The Go Radio Football Show: April 29th 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! With the Scottish Premiership title race on a knife edge, this episode dives head‑first into one of the most dramatic run‑ins in years. Hearts hold the advantage, but Celtic and Rangers are circling — and nothing is settled. Rob McLean is joined by Craig Moore and Peter Grant for a wide‑ranging, no‑holds‑barred conversation covering Rangers' damaging defeat to Motherwell, Hearts' resilience under pressure, and Celtic's late‑season surge sparked by key players hitting form. The panel debates whether the title is still in Rangers' hands, why Hearts might finally break the Old Firm dominance, and whether awards like Manager of the Year are being decided far too early. Episode Highlights Three‑way title race intensifies with Hearts holding a slender lead over Celtic and Rangers Rangers' loss to Motherwell dissected — tactical confusion or title‑ending mistake? Hearts earn huge praise for resilience, belief, and handling pressure at the business end of the season Celtic's late momentum shift analysed as key players rediscover form at the perfect time Manager & Player of the Year debate — are awards being decided far too early? Fans have their say on who blinks first in an unpredictable run‑in PSG vs Bayern (5–4) sparks wider debate on attacking football, freedom, and what fans really want Final predictions made — and even the experts aren't confident The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/hC0RxYBuugk?si=en0y-hG1PA1b6yvm  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcast Glasgow Journalist Michael Pringle joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne for their weekly catch up to talk all things Celtic.The Bhoys are buzzing after last weeks 4 goals in extra time to secure Celtic's safe passage to face Neil Lennon's Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup Final. There are so many talking points from that game.A number of Celtic players have signed new contracts including James Forest. Will Callum McGregor stay at Club? Will Martin O'Neill have a role at the club after this season? Will the Celtic board cash in on Engels? Who will be on the Celtic board? All questions up in the air till the summer but worth talking about. The bhoys also touch on Bernard Ponsonby's speech at a Celtic charity dinner. The veteran journalist and former STV political editor delivered an impassioned speech which hit the nail on the head and has everybody talking since.For now the only thing that matters now is the football and getting behind the team when they play Falkirk on Saturday at 5:30pm The bhoys preview the game and cast an eye over the rangers and Hearts games on Sunday.The Bhoys wrap up the Podcast going down memory lane and chatting about past title run ins. The highs and lows including Brian McClairs contribution and the season Dundee United won the league.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.

#celticfc #celticsoul #podcast Former Celtic Striker Simon Donnelly joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne to preview Celtic v St. Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Simon knows the pressures of a title run it at Celtic. The bhoys look ahead to the title run in and look back at the famous season when Simon and his Celtic team mates stopped the 10IAR. They also chat music, Simon's new podcast with Jackie McNamara and the upcoming Celtic Supporters Festival in Spain. 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.

#celticfc #podcast #celticsoulThe North Curves finest Michael Pringle joins More than 90 Minute Editor Andrew Milne for their weekly chat about all things Celtic. The Green Brigade are back in the section. Arne Engels is back and Tom Allison steps down as a non executive director at Celtic after almost 25 years. The bhoys look back at Saturdays game and look forward to going to Hampden on Sunday for the Scottish Cup semi-final. Martin O'Neill is never far from the conversation and they look back at his first treble winning season in charge. Michael fills the listeners in on this weeks Prodigy gig in Glasgow and they take a trip down gig memory lane including U2 gigs for less than a fiver!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.

#celticfc #podcast #fanzineFormer Celtic striker Tommy Johnson joins More than 90 Minutes Editor Andrew Milne to chat about the title run in and if Martin O'Neill can deliver silverware? Tommy is backing his old Gaffer having won a treble under him and scoring the goal that won the league that season before the split v St. Mirren. Tommy signed for Celtic in March 1997 by the late great Tommy Burns from Aston Villa after sitting in the Celtic dressing room talking to Tommy about football. He was gutted when Fergus McCann sacked Tommy a few months later only to be reunited with him when he returned to the dugout with Kenny Dalglish after John Barnes was sacked.He enjoyed the good times when Celtic stopped rangers doing 10IAR and a treble winner under Martin O'Neill. He knows what it is like to be in the dressing room with O' Neill and he knows the frustrations of being sidelined at Celtic like so many first team regulars this season.Andrew will be in conversation with Tommy, 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 Tickets https://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 events visit https://celticfanzine.com/ or download the Celtic Fanzine App on the App Store or Google PlayOrder the latest issue of More than 90 Minutes https://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.

The Go Radio Football Show: April 14th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!Five games to go.   Three clubs in contention. Zero margin for error. With Hearts leading, Rangers surging, and Celtic searching for answers, Paul Cooney is joined by Mark Guidi and Peter Grant for a no‑holds‑barred breakdown of where the league is truly heading.   The panel break down: Five games to go — Hearts, Rangers and Celtic all still in it Rangers on the charge after a six‑goal statement win Celtic's goals problem raises huge title doubts Hearts under pressure but refusing to blink VAR controversy threatens to swing the race Fans have their say as nerves rise across Scotland   The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/pEIAHac9MSw?si=lmrA1oKJLHvD-f9I  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  

The Go Radio Football Show: April 8th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!   The post‑split drama is officially here — and Scottish football is delivering chaos, controversy, and edge‑of‑the‑seat tension. On this episode of The Go Radio Football Show, Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and Kevin Kyle as they dive deep into the SPFL split, dissect the fixture fallout, and tackle the conspiracy theories flying around Glasgow. With Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic separated by just a handful of points, every kick‑off time, every decision, and every mistake feels magnified. The SPFL split breakdown and whether the fixture timings give anyone an edge Green Brigade's return to Celtic Park and how big an impact that could make Title race predictions — could all three teams finish level on points? Why Rangers' squad depth and goal power might prove decisive Celtic's attacking frustrations — chances created, but not killed off Hearts' nerves, pressure games, and whether they can handle the run‑in Passionate fan calls, fiery debates, and honest dressing‑room insight Predictions for the weekend's crunch fixtures — and who blinks first With emotions high, margins razor‑thin, and no “easy” games left, this is the episode that sets the tone for an explosive finish to the season. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/FFkqrWCm21g?si=9gf1Pe5ZFDXVVB-Q  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Ryan Stevenson and Peter Grant are joined by the fans to debate the big talking points as Rangers win to sit top of Premiership whilst Aberdeen face relegation battle.

The Go Radio Football Show: April 2nd, 2026.   PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and Mark Guidi for a packed episode diving deep into Scotland's international break and a look ahead to the domestic fixtures this weekend. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/VG4KLmzJMDo?si=KfWQh2GuM_Uo4AHe  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: March 25th, 2026.   PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! It's the final International break of the season - Peter Grant and Craig Moore join Paul Cooney to preview Scotland v Japan. Key Highlights: Partick Thistle keep the pressure on: 2–0 away at Raith—clinical and composed—with praise for Mark Wilson's job so far. Title‑race temperature check: It's Hearts still to lose, have Rangers seized momentum after Aberdeen? And where do a stuttering Celtic fit? Celtic's striker shortfall: No consistent finisher beyond Nygren —what that means in tight games and set‑piece moments. Rangers' identity debate: Long and direct vs. building from the back; why distribution choices (and Jack Butland's decision‑making) can swing games. Scotland camp: Friendlies vs Japan and Ivory Coast chosen to mirror World Cup intensity; how “handbrake” injuries and subs affect friendlies. Young guns: Should in‑form domestic scorers get friendly call‑ups for experience—and potential X‑factor goals? Mo Salah talking point: The panel react to reports of a summer exit and the knock‑on for Andy Robertson and Liverpool's reset. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/owygKS0IZc8?si=ma8loLMzf4bec5DH  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Peter Grant, MD - Austin Grant, MD - Collin Grant, MD:Electrodiagnostic Medicine: Grant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medford, OregonCME Credit Available for all Providence ProvidersIn order to claim CME credit, please click on the following link:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://forms.office.com/r/8veawfgXu0 or copy & paste into your browser).Accreditation Statement: Providence Oregon Region designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1  creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Planning Committee & Faculty Disclosure: The planning committee and faculty have indicated no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Their planning contributions were evidence-based and unbiased. All financial relationships (if any) have been mitigated.Original Date: March 19, 2026End Date: March 18, 2027

The Go Radio Football Show: March 18th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and Craig Moore. Kasper Schmeichel's Career in Doubt A sombre moment arrives as the team discuss Kasper Schmeichel's injury, with Grant noting “it's a shame it ends that way… he has been struggling” . The consensus: a great career, but this may be the end. The Tightest Title Race in Years Hearts, Celtic, Rangers — three clubs separated by a single win. Moore admits he changes his mind weekly, but still edges Celtic as slight favourites. Grant argues the run‑in is now “an eight‑game season” where every match is a battle of nerve and momentum . Elijah Just: The Breakout Star Everyone Wants Motherwell's Kiwi sensation Elijah Just earns rave reviews. Moore praises his numbers and intelligence, while Grant compares his movement to Ian Durrant — “his timing was excellent… that's who he puts me in mind of”. Celtic's Summer Rebuild The panel agree major changes are coming. Grant is blunt: “There has to be… I don't think other players from other teams get into the Celtic squad now” . Moore adds that clubs sometimes hold onto players too long, citing Hatate and Maeda. Scotland Squad Debate & Youth Pathways Stevie Clarke's comments spark discussion about young talent.  Striker Shortage & Nostalgia for the Greats A brilliant segment sees the panel reminisce about McCoist, McAvennie, Nicholas, and Durrant — and lament Scotland's lack of modern equivalents. Grant's line sums it up: “Where's the next Scottish boys going to come through?” . Danny Rohl's Rangers & the Pressure of Expectation Moore praises Rohl's impact but worries about creativity in tight games. Grant insists Rangers fans must remember “where you were” when he arrived and that he “deserves to stay” regardless of the title outcome . The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KCOw-LTZy4E?si=4GqmGlKQe7BtsITB  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Guests Taylor Demuth and Peter Grant stop by to talk about Future Warriors Night coming up March 25th. The event invites incoming kindergarten students and their families to get an early introduction to school by visiting classrooms, meeting teachers and staff, and learning more about what to expect in their first year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: March 11, 2026Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS10: E5: Denny Somach - Getting the Led Out!SHOW SUMMARY:What if the biggest band in the world won by saying no? Author and hall of fame broadcaster Denny Somach joins us to unpack how Led Zeppelin rewrote the rules—refusing singles, skipping TV, guarding the studio—and still built a global legend on the strength of live shows, mystery, and relentless craft. Drawing on a vast archive, Denny shares the raw voices behind the myth: label chiefs, engineers, publicists, peers, and the band members themselves.We dive into Atlantic Records' unprecedented deal with Zeppelin and why Jimmy Page and Peter Grant's terms created a fortress around the music. Then we head to Headley Grange for a ground-level look at Physical Graffiti, Cashmere's hypnotic power, and the ambient tricks that made John Bonham's drums feel like thunder in a stairwell. Denny opens the vault on rare memorabilia—global picture sleeves that “weren't supposed to exist”—and the touring strategy that transformed college halls into a nationwide campaign. Along the way, we chase the near-mythic: Sabbath and Zeppelin jamming with tape maybe rolling, the XYZ sessions with Page and members of Yes, and a $500 Billy Joel headliner that foreshadowed Allentown.Beyond Zeppelin, Denny explains why classic rock radio lost its catalog and how his show, Rock and Roll for Grown Ups, brings back the songs we loved but stopped hearing—paired with tight interview clips that reveal the stories behind them. It's a conversation about taste, memory, and preservation: what survives, what gets erased, and how to listen with new ears.If you love rock history told by the people who lived it, you'll feel right at home. Hit play, then tell us your favorite Zeppelin track, the deep cut you miss on radio, and which lost story surprised you most. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web Page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennysomach/https://rocknroll4grownups.com/Call to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey Support the showSupport the show

The Go Radio Football Show: March 10th, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and Craig Moore for a packed episode that mixes analysis, debate, fan calls, and big voices from across the game. Old Firm Chaos & Immediate Fallout Martin O'Neill gives a powerful, candid reaction on TalkSport — balancing the joy of victory with concern over fan behaviour. The hosts debate whether bigger away allocations are still viable after the pitch invasions. Listeners call in with strong — and sometimes surprising — solutions. The Policing & Stewarding Row Chief Superintendent comments spark huge backlash. Fans argue policing was “wholly inadequate” and stewards overwhelmed. Callers weigh in with decades of matchday experience. The Actual Football (finally!) Celtic's depleted squad delivers a gritty, defiant performance. Rangers dominate in possession but fail to convert — why? Debate over Mikey Moore's substitution, Tavernier's role, and Danny Rohl's game management. Mentality, Momentum & the Title Race Celtic's resilience under massive strain. Rangers' improvements under Rohl — but are they title‑ready? Hearts tipped by Craig Moore as title favourites. Motherwell's season‑defining moment and St Mirren's cup charge. Caller Fireworks Highlights from passionate callers including: Josh applauding Celtic's defensive steel. Duncan insisting Celtic & Rangers should be shipped to England(!) Robert calling for red cards when players jump into crowds. Dave urging an end to the hysteria and a return to proper policing. The Rangers Fans' Advisory Board Statement The panel break down the new statement blasting Police Scotland — and ask the hard question: Where is the accountability on both sides? Looking Ahead Fixture predictions The next big flashpoints Who has the easier run‑in — and who could blow it? The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RVQO8qjJ6t0?si=fFy-N1K0k1OX6jD0  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...   

Artificial Intelligence is transforming sales faster than any technology shift we've seen before. In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays, John Barrows sits down with Peter Grant, CRO of You.com and a four-time unicorn operator who helped scale companies like Salesforce and Siebel.Peter shares his journey from the British military to enterprise software leadership, and how that experience shaped his approach to leadership, hiring, and sales discipline. The conversation dives deep into how AI is changing enterprise sales, go-to-market strategies, and the future of work.They explore why AI literacy is becoming a mandatory skill, how sales organizations are evolving, and why the gap between top performers and average sellers is about to grow dramatically.If you work in sales, leadership, or technology, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, hiring, and the role of AI in modern business.What You'll Learn in This Episode• How Peter Grant went from the military to leading revenue at multiple unicorn companies• Why AI is the biggest disruption to sales since the internet• The evolving role of sales professionals in an AI-driven world• Why top performers are becoming even more effective with AI tools• The risks of relying too heavily on AI without critical thinking• How enterprise companies are adopting AI and measuring ROI• The importance of AI literacy for professionals in every industry• Why the future of work will reward curiosity, adaptability, and continuous learningAbout the GuestPeter Grant is the Chief Revenue Officer at You.com, an AI platform helping enterprises deploy generative AI solutions with measurable ROI. He has helped scale several high growth technology companies, including Salesforce and Siebel, and is known for building high-performing revenue teams in emerging technology markets. MIHM Peter GrantKey TakeawaysAI is accelerating the performance gap.Top performers who embrace AI will become dramatically more productive, while those who rely on outdated processes risk falling behind.AI literacy is becoming essential.Understanding how to effectively use AI tools will soon be a core skill across nearly every profession.Sales roles are evolving.The traditional sales process is changing as buyers gain access to more information and automation tools.Curiosity and adaptability matter more than ever.Professionals who continuously learn and experiment with AI will have a significant advantage.Resources MentionedYou.com – https://you.com/businessJohn Barrows Training – https://jbarrows.com

The Go Radio Football Show: March 3rd, 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and special guest Stephen O'Donnell for a cracking deep dive into the most dramatic title race Scottish football has seen in years. With four teams in contention, heated debates, bold tactical takes, and inside‑the‑dressing‑room insight, this episode delivers analysis, banter, controversy, and expert knowledge from those who've lived it. The Old Firm Fallout: A blistering first half from Rangers, a Celtic revival in the second — the team break down how momentum swung, why the game felt like “two matches in one,” and why Danny Rohl's key substitution changed everything. Stephen gives the player's perspective on how refereeing moments and tiny tactical tweaks can flip crowd energy — and ultimately the match. Motherwell's Meteoric Rise: Stephen O'Donnell lifts the lid on Motherwell's incredible season: top‑six early, a European push, and how the team has gone from underdog to title‑race disruptor. Insight into their defensive “calmness philosophy,” the importance of rest‑defence and structure, and why their manager's meticulous approach is turning heads across Scotland. A Four‑Horse Title Race — Can You Believe It? Peter and Stephen break down why Hearts are in pole position, why Celtic and Rangers can't afford a single slip, and why Motherwell are the wildcard with nothing to lose. How kickoff timings, pressure swings, and fan tension impact this razor‑tight run‑in. Scotland at the World Cup The guys look ahead to the opening game vs Haiti and debate what Scotland must learn from previous tournaments. Stephen reflects on Euro 2020 and the mindset shift needed this time around. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KehmRDtf-T0?si=eDfGlcfCo_ekx8Pv  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

There's a last-minute equaliser in the Old Firm derby and Hearts keep on winning as the gripping title race takes another twist - we look back on the weekend action with Jonathan Sutherland, Peter Grant and Andy Halliday.

Scientists have long thought that new species took a very long time to emerge. This thinking has now changed dramatically. On an island in the Galápagos, researchers Rosemary and Peter Grant discovered that a hybrid union of two distinct species of finch produced descendants different from any of the island's known species — and the speciation happened in just two generations.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Danny Goldberg shares insider stories from his 50-year career as Led Zeppelin's publicist and Nirvana's manager, revealing Kurt Cobain's creative genius and the first-hand dynamics behind rock's biggest bands. Order Danny's book "Bumping Into Geniuses" here Topics Include: Danny discusses the 2026 reissue of "Bumping into Genius" Admits his turntables are mostly for show, prefers streaming now Kept about 100 vinyls including The Fugs on ESP Records Answered a Billboard ad not knowing music business existed Found his calling through enthusiasm and sensitivity to artists Became Led Zeppelin's US publicist in 1973 for Houses of the Holy The biggest band in the world had never gotten positive press Peter Grant described them as "just mild barbarians" Bonzo would arrive early to tune drums for each room's acoustics Jimmy Page avoided TV—felt it couldn't deliver Zeppelin's true sound Physical Graffiti era: Danny became Swan Song Records vice president His blues tribute pitch rejected—later repurposed for Foghat Robert Plant was eloquent and handled most press duties willingly Jimmy's Crowley interest rarely came up in day-to-day interactions Met Ringo, never John or George—All Things Must Pass is essential Nirvana's 92 Australian tour produced the Rolling Stone cover shoot Kurt's "Corporate magazines still suck" shirt was pure tightrope genius He storyboarded every Nirvana video shot by shot himself Appeared on Headbangers Ball in a dress to subvert metal culture Nevermind hit five radio formats simultaneously—unprecedented crossover success Kurt agreed to edit In Utero packaging for Walmart-only kids Fame invaded his privacy—tabloid coverage of Courtney infuriated him Depression and heroin predated fame—confirmed by Chris Novoselic Danny dismisses conspiracy theories—Seattle PD had no coverup motive Sub Pop planned "Cash Cow"—Kurt licensed it back as Incesticide Incesticide liner notes rank among Kurt's most remarkable creative statements Danny calls In Utero Kurt's best songwriting, his personal favorite Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time gave Danny credibility to expand management John Silva brought Redd Kross, leading to Sonic Youth, then Nirvana Born Innocent documentary on Redd Kross earns Danny's recommendation High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

The Go Radio Football Show: 23rd of February 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! A weekend where controversy overshadowed quality, tempers flared on and off the pitch, and the title race somehow became even tighter. Paul Cooney is joined by Barry Ferguson and Peter Grant, and from the first whistle the conversation explodes into debate: Is VAR officially in crisis? Celtic lose at home to Hibs for the first time in 16 years, Rangers drop points at Livingston after VAR ignores a last‑minute flashpoint, Hearts march on with another gritty win, and Motherwell smash St Mirren 5–0 in a statement performance. Celtic's meltdown at Celtic Park — trust in VAR collapses as decisions leave fans, pundits, and even Martin O'Neill baffled. Rangers' rescue job at Livingston — character shown, but serious questions about away form and refereeing chaos. Hearts' title credentials — are they quietly becoming favourites? Motherwell's astonishing rise — the form team in Scotland, playing fearless football and refusing to go away. Fan insight + live callers — frustration, debate, realism, and humour as supporters of all clubs weigh in. The wider crisis in officiating — consistency, credibility, communication… and whether VAR should simply be scrapped. The looming Old Firm — who has the edge? Who must win? And is the loser out of the title race? Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/REQuLZN3Tw0?si=mQe3LpM3pXJ8jWZh  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 20th of February 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Barry Ferguson dive into Scotland's biggest talking points ahead of another Box Office SPFL Weekend! Celtic's bruising 4–1 defeat to Stuttgart dominates and the panel hammer home how the first‑minute tennis‑ball stoppage derailed Celtic's atmosphere. Barry praises Danny Röhl's tactical flexibility. There's debate on squad rotation, injuries, and the manager's mind‑games ahead of Livingston. The panel also dig into Hearts' pressure as league leaders, VAR controversies, and the title race tightening across the top three. Celtic 1–4 Stuttgart Fallout First‑minute tennis‑ball protest slammed by panel and Martin O'Neill — “anybody who thinks that's a good idea needs their heads examined” Schmeichel's errors and the crowd's boos: “It must be terrible for a goalkeeper… it doesn't help” (Grant) Stuttgart tactically superior; Celtic repeatedly trapped playing out Wide players nullified; midfield unable to control the game Caller Gary: “We were miles off it… I switched it off at 55 minutes” Rangers: Momentum & Mind‑Games Barry on visiting training: “real togetherness… real intensity” Danny Röhl praised for tactical flexibility (back three, back four, two up top) Manager hints at enforced changes but keeps Livingston guessing Hearts Under Pressure Expected to beat Falkirk & Livingston — “different psychology… supporters will expect a reaction” Pressure of leading the league and recent dropped points VAR & Officiating John Beaton's recent decisions criticised — “baffling… not up to standard” (Barry) Grant: VAR risks influencing the title race Celtic Selection Debate for Sunday Should Schmeichel be dropped? Maeda & Hatate's form questioned Grant insists: if Schmeichel is No.1, “he stays in the team” Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/REQuLZN3Tw0?si=mQe3LpM3pXJ8jWZh  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 10th of February 2026. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and James McPake for a a deep dive into the midweek of fixtures that could reshape the entire title race. Deep analysis of tactical setups, manager Danny Rohl's impact at Ibrox, and Celtic's mixed performances, including the spark Saracchi's brought against Dundee and the looming expectation around Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain. Fans add fuel to the discussion — phoning in with confident predictions, strong opinions on squad strength, and debate around fan behaviour, ticket allocations, and the psychology of pressure at the top. Edinburgh Derby Breakdown James McPake gives an insider's view of what truly makes Hearts vs Hibs electric. Why away allocations matter — and what Scottish football gains when stadiums are split with big travelling crowds. Rangers' Momentum & Danny Rohl's Rise Peter Grant: “Rangers are favourites.” Tactical improvements, clean sheets, pressure handling, and the emergence of Naderi as a real No. 9 threat. The significance of having a set‑piece coach and why it's transforming Rangers' output. Celtic's Challenges & Sparks of Hope Saracchi's game‑changing introduction. Concerns around consistency, intensity, and performances despite results. Expectations around Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain's return and his potential influence in the run‑in. Hearts' Nerves & Shankland's Absence How the pressure is shifting. Why the timing of matches can psychologically tilt the title race. Motherwell vs Rangers Preview The panel's contrasting views: confident Rangers fans vs analysts mindful of Motherwell's defensive strength and style. Fan Calls & Unfiltered Opinions Fiery contributions about boycotts, squad depth, and old‑firm dynamics. Humour, banter, and a few genuinely great football takes. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/hnoE3tJxT1E?si=WtKLPHUCSUYM6sGf  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 3rd of February 2026. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Join Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Jamie Murphy for Transfer Deadline Day analysis and dissect the biggest stories in Scottish Football. PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Transfer Window Fallout Celtic's zero‑spend window: Loan deals only, leaving fans split on ambition and squad depth. Rangers' busy business: Naderi arrives after a long chase, Rothwell and Danilo depart, and the squad reportedly increases in quality despite fewer bodies. Expert Breakdown: Celtic's New Arrivals Peter Grant questions the lack of experience in Celtic's defensive signing from Brentford. Concerns about goal output from incoming attackers spark debate. Should Celtic and Rangers go back to two‑striker systems? Rangers' Ambition & Title Push Danny Rohl is confident but cautious—believing Rangers “can win a lot of games” but refusing to guarantee perfection. Jamie Murphy and Peter Grant assess new striker Naderi: physical, scoring, and ready to start immediately. Why creative spark—not goals—may be Rangers' real missing ingredient. The Hearts Factor Hearts remain top, consistent, and unshaken. Can they keep up the pace? The panel weighs up key fixtures, squad depth, and whether time might finally catch up with them. Fans Sound Off Celtic supporters express frustration over lack of spending and recruitment strategy. Rangers fans worry about creativity and consistency—especially after the Hibs draw. Inside the Dugout Jamie Murphy shares his first experience coaching pitch‑side for Ayr United—communication, decision‑making, and seeing the game differently. Peter Grant gives a masterclass on: Working with world‑class players, dealing with different managerial styles, training ground habits, learning from industry giants. Predictions, Pressure & The Road Ahead Both Peter and Jamie tip Rangers as title favourites, due to squad freshness and a ready‑made goal scorer. Match predictions for midweek games, including: Celtic vs Aberdeen Rangers vs Kilmarnock Hearts vs St Mirren Hibs vs Dundee United Dundee v Motherwell's  Why fixture congestion, squad health, and psychological edge could decide the title. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/hnoE3tJxT1E?si=WtKLPHUCSUYM6sGf  For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 26th of January 2026. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Join Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Mark Guidi as they dissect the biggest stories in Scottish Football today. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! One of the most explosive weekends of the Scottish football season sparks fierce debate, big statements, and a title race that feels tighter by the minute. From VAR chaos at Tynecastle to Rangers' relentless surge and Celtic's growing pressure points, this episode pulls no punches. Expect strong opinions, heated fan calls, and no shortage of controversy as the panel dissects a weekend that could define the season. A VAR decision that dominates Scottish football discourse Celtic remain unbeaten under Martin O'Neill—but are they convincing? Rangers quietly rack up eight straight wins and suddenly look like favourites Hearts still top, but did they drop two massive points? Fan calls, fiery exchanges, and bold title predictions Transfer window tension as January enters its final week VAR DRAMA AT TYNECASTLE The late red card for Trusty sparks outrage Was it clear and obvious—or VAR overreach? Strong disagreement between pundits, managers, and supporters Celtic confirm they will appeal to the SFA Martin O'Neill's withering verdict: “No more a red card than a blue one.” CELTIC: UNBEATEN… BUT UNDER PRESSURE? Still undefeated under O'Neill, but defensive frailties exposed Set‑piece defending labelled “abysmal” Questions over squad depth, fatigue, and January recruitment Transfer window clock ticking—“they need help” RANGERS: THE SILENT SURGE Eight wins in a row under Danny Röhl Best defensive record in the league Late goals, calm leadership, and growing belief Röhl's mantra: “We want to be the hunters.” Panel consensus shifts—Rangers now serious title contenders HEARTS: STILL TOP—BUT FOR HOW LONG? Remain league leaders after a chaotic 2–2 draw Debate over whether it's a point gained or two dropped Injuries mounting as pressure builds Praise for consistency—but cracks beginning to show FANS, FIRE & FRANK OPINIONS Passionate callers clash with pundits Accusations of bias, pressure on referees, and media narratives No shortage of strong views on captains, managers, and momentum A genuine three‑horse race emerges Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 20th of January 2026. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Stephen O'Donnell answer your calls and dissect the biggest stories in Scottish Football today. With transfer windows tightening, fan frustration rising, and league races heating up, this episode delivers heavyweight insight, big‑name opinions, and a few explosive caller moments. Highlights Celtic in Crisis? No January signings… until maybe now. Martin O'Neill's whirlwind return dissected — Did the club create their own chaos? Caller Kevin's explosive rant: “This is a textbook on how NOT to run a football club.” The panel debate striker targets, recruitment failures, and what Celtic must do before Hearts on Sunday. Rangers on the Rise Danny Rohl's revolution continues: confidence, clarity, structure — and three new signings. Midfield rebuild dissected: Chukwuani's arrival, rotation plans, and the future of Tavernier. Loan exits, squad trimming, and why Rangers suddenly look organised. Motherwell's Impressive Evolution Stephen O'Donnell gives a brilliant player‑eye breakdown of Motherwell's tactical reinvention under Jens Berthel Askou. Freedom, rotation, shape‑shifting and that exhilarating win over Celtic. Maswanhise transfer interest: What's he worth? Could he go? Should he go? Hearts Hit Hard – but Still Flying Shankland & Devlin ruled out — how big is the blow? Could the absence open the door for Celtic… or is the Tynecastle fortress too strong? Caller Fireworks Michael from Liverpool delivers one of the most chaotic calls of the year. Hugh brings Motherwell passion and philosophy. Laurie delivers a razor‑sharp takedown of Celtic's January planning. Scotland Talk Steve Clarke's future Nathan Patterson back Ben Doak's potential The coming “rebuild era” after the World Cup Peter Grant's brilliant behind‑the‑scenes story from Mexico/Peru tour. Plus: Aberdeen's managerial puzzle. St Mirren vs Livingston preview. The panel's cup draw reactions. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

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

The Go Radio Football Show: 14th of January, 2026. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Paul Cooney, Peter Grant and Jamie Murphy deliver sharp analysis, humour, controversy, and real-time match chatter as Celtic, Rangers, Hearts take centre stage.   Get an inside look at: team form, manager transitions, transfer window urgency, league pressure, supporter sentiment, and predictions for the title race. It's the kind of football discussion where every opinion sparks another talking point.   Key Highlights   Celtic's Turbulent Transition & Martin O'Neill's Return   Fans voice frustration over the lack of striker signings. Martin O'Neill provides honesty, reassurance, and urgency in his transfer window comments. Yang and Tounekti singled out for standout performances in Celtic's 4–0 win. Injury updates: Carter-Vickers, Johnston, and Jota all remain concerns. Falkirk clash previewed as a potential banana skin. Rangers Resurgence Under Danny Röhl Röhl praised for tactical clarity, communication, and squad uplift. New signings highlighted. Key discussion on Nico Raskin's future and the need to cash in at peak value. Rangers fans feel momentum shifting in their favour. Hearts: The Dark Horse with Real Bite Strong form, smart recruitment, and belief under Derek McInnes. Debate on whether they can maintain title pace. The Heated Fan Phone-in Moments Celtic fans furious at board inaction. Rangers fans confident but cautious. Debate comparing boardroom leadership: engagement, transparency, identity. Scottish Cup & League Landscape Jamie Murphy previews his own Air United cup match. Motherwell praised as the most entertaining team in the league. Tactical evolution around the league highlighted. Scotland National Team Notes Praise for Scott McTominay's form. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB,  YouTube, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch the Replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLAAmazjgY For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 23rd of December, 2025. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Paul Cooney is joined by Mark Guidi and Peter Grant for analysis, big opinions, transfer window predictions to title talk. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 10th of December, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside Celtic Hero Peter Grant and ex Dundee and Dunfermline Manager James McPake in Association with Burger King. It's a big week in Scottish football, and tonight's show dives deep into the drama! With European nights looming and a League Cup final just days away, the panel tackles the big talking points: Celtic's shock defeat to Hearts, Wilfried Nancy's bold tactical shake-up, and Rangers' resurgence under Danny Röhl. Celtic's Tactical Gamble: Why did Wilfried Nancy rip up the script before Hearts? Insight from Peter Grant and James McPake on systems, player roles, and the risks of mid-season change. Cup Final Countdown: Can Celtic bounce back against St Mirren? The panel's advice for Nancy ahead of a defining week. Rangers on the Rise: Danny Röhl's blueprint, Mikey Moore's impact, and why Connor Barron could be key to a title race revival. Fan Frustrations & Recruitment Woes: Who's really pulling the strings at Celtic? And why are Rangers ignoring homegrown talent? European Nights: Roma at Celtic Park and Rangers in Budapest—predictions, line-ups, and what's at stake. World Cup Fever: Scotland's draw sparks nostalgia and excitement—Brazil, Morocco, and the dream of 2026. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! From Hearts' win over Celtic to Rangers clawing their way back into the title race, we unpack the tactical shifts, boardroom decisions, and fan reactions that are shaping the season. Expect fiery debates, insider insights, and passionate calls from fans across the country. Celtic's Shake-Up: Wilfried Nancy's first game in charge ends in defeat. Was the timing of Martin O'Neill's exit a costly mistake? Rangers Resurgence: A ruthless 3-0 win over Kilmarnock—are Rangers back in the title hunt? Transfer Talk: Why Celtic's January window could make or break their season. Fan Fury & Perspective: Heated calls from Celtic supporters demanding change, and others urging patience. European Nights Ahead: Celtic vs Roma and Rangers' trip to Budapest—what's at stake? World Cup Buzz: Scotland's draw for 2026—dream start or uphill battle? VAR Controversies: Are officials getting it wrong even with a second look? The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

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Peter Grant joins Andrew Milne to chat about Scotland's qualification for the World Cup and hopes that Ireland and Wales can join them. The bhoys look ahead to Celtic's visit to Paisley to take on St. Mirren.They chat about Peter's career at Celtic including winning the League at Love Street in 1986 before driving to Oban to attend a Celtic Supporters function. During his time at Celtic he played with so many fantastic players and won trophies under 3 Celtic legendary Celts Davie Hay, Billy McNeill and Tommy Burns.Peter also talks about the Celtic's Centenary Season and the amount of Celtic supporters who were in that team. He played with an injury in the 1995 Scottish Cup Final and looks back at the build up to that game and the relief when the final whistle blew. Peter Grant will be appearing at the Celtic Supporters Festival in Spain talking in more detail about his career and sharing some of his funniest and fondest times at Celtic. https://CelticFestivalSpain2026.eventbrite.comThe Celtic Soul Podcast is brought to you by More than 90 Minutes Celtic Fanzine.Please 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 & AppleFor all news, blogs & upcoming events visit https://celticfanzine.comOnline Shophttps://celticfanzine.com/shop/Celtic Festival Spain 2026 Ticketshttps://CelticFestivalSpain2026.eventbrite.comFollow us on Social MediaFB /Mt90M/X celticfanzineInsta / celticfanzineTikTok @celticfanzine1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Go Radio Football Show: 19th of November, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside Celtic Hero Peter Grant and ex Rangers Assistant Billy Dodds in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! The Manager: Steve Clarke describing “best feeling ever” and urging fans to “see you in the USA, Mexico or Canada”. Match-defining goals: Scott McTominay overhead kick.  Kenny McLean long-range finish. Kieran Tierney stoppage-time strike. Lawrence Shankland poacher's finish from Lewis Ferguson corner (classic striker's instinct). Studio analysis: Billy Dodds and Peter Grant on tactical calls (why Clarke's substitutions worked; Ferguson's unsung contributions). Andy Robertson and player references to personal loss and what the night meant off the pitch. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 12th of November, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside Celtic Hero Peter Grant and ex Rangers Assistant Billy Dodds in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Billy Dodds and Peter Grant dive into the biggest talking points in Scottish football just days before Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark. From the excitement of possible qualification to the drama surrounding Celtic's managerial search and Rangers' ongoing dispute with the SFA, this episode is packed with insight, debate, and a few laughs along the way. Scotland's World Cup Dream: Can Steve Clarke's men secure four points from two massive games? Hear predictions, tactical breakdowns, and why Billy Gilmour's fitness could be pivotal. Inside Celtic's Managerial Hunt: Martin O'Neill's interim reign—should he stay until Christmas or the end of the season?  Rangers vs. SFA: Why are Rangers pushing for another meeting over the Trusty decision? Is it time to move on? Player Insights: Lyndon Dykes on the buzz in camp, Scott McKenna on grinding out results, and Stephen Naismith on Steve Clarke's calm leadership. Personal Stories: Billy Dodds shares the heartbreak of missing out on a World Cup squad and Peter Grant reflects on Scotland's golden era. Fan Calls: Passionate opinions from Celtic and Rangers supporters on the future of their clubs and Scotland's chances. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 30th of October, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside ex Rangers Assistant Manager Billy Dodds and Celtic Hero Peter Grant in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Martin O'Neill's Stunning Return: Celtic's 4-0 win over Falkirk under the legendary manager sparks debate. Billy Dodds and Peter Grant react to the energy shift and tactical tweaks that brought the team back to life. Rangers' Tactical Turnaround: Danny Röhl's back-to-back wins and switch to a back three formation are dissected. Is this the start of a new era at Ibrox? Fan Reactions & Predictions: Callers from Liverpool to Motherwell share their thoughts on managerial changes, player performances, and what's next for their clubs. Cup Semi-Final Fever: With Celtic vs Rangers and Motherwell vs St Mirren looming, the panel breaks down team selections, key players, and tactical battles to watch. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 24th of October, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside ex Rangers Manager Barry Ferguson and Celtic Legend Peter Grant in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Hearts Take Control: Hearts beat Celtic 3–1 at Tynecastle and now sit eight points ahead of the champions. Are Derek McInnes' men genuine title contenders or will the pressure tell? Celtic's Crisis Deepens: Just two wins in seven games. Brendan Rodgers faces mounting questions over recruitment, injuries, and whether January can save their season. Rangers' Turning Point: Danny Rühl secures his first domestic home win against Kilmarnock. Is this the start of a revival or just a small step in a long journey? Fan Reactions: Passionate calls from Celtic and Rangers supporters—frustration, optimism, and even a shout for Craig Bellamy as a future Celtic boss. Cup Semi-Final Countdown: Celtic vs Rangers at Hampden this Sunday. Who's the favourite? Barry Ferguson and Peter Grant share their verdicts. Transfer Talk & Tactical Tweaks: From Hearts' smart analytics-driven signings to Celtic's striker shortage and Rangers' formation flexibility—what's working and what's failing? The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

The Go Radio Football Show: 21st of October, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside ex Rangers Interim Assistant Billy Dodds and Celtic Hero Peter Grant in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! This episode brings you all the drama from Rangers' big managerial shake-up and Celtic's growing concerns.  Exclusive reactions to Rangers appointing Danny Röhl as head coach. Behind-the-scenes revelations from the Rangers media conference. Celtic's stuttering form dissected – is Brendan Rodgers under pressure? Heated debates on recruitment, tactics, and fan protests. Predictions for upcoming European and domestic clashes. Danny Röhl's Vision: Hear his first words as Rangers head coach – high intensity, attacking mindset, and the demand for quick wins. Board Accountability: Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh and CEO Patrick Stewart own up to recent failings and outline the path forward. Recruitment Under Fire: Kevin Thelwell defends the summer transfer strategy and addresses the Chermiti signing controversy. Celtic's Crisis Talk: Brendan Rodgers' “Honda vs Ferrari” comment sparks debate – is his era nearing an end? Fan Frustration: Insight into protests and what both clubs must do to regain trust. European Nights Preview: Rangers head to Norway for a crucial tie against Brann; Celtic prepare for Sturm Graz. Expert Analysis: Billy Dodds and Peter Grant break down tactical flaws, defensive gaps, and what success looks like for both giants. Josh Windass shares his experience working with Danny Röhl at Sheffield Wednesday – “He builds belief like no one else.” The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

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The Go Radio Football Show: 10th of October, 2025 Join host Paul Cooney alongside Rangers Hero Craig Moore and Celtic Legend Peter Grant in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Scotland's late surge: Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, and Lyndon Dykes deliver the goods after a shaky start. Angus Gunn's heroic save gets the praise it deserves. Tactical breakdown: Peter Grant critiques Scotland's formation and midfield setup, offering insights into what could work better against Belarus. Rangers' managerial shortlist: Steven Gerrard leads the conversation, but Derek McInnes, Kevin Muscat, and even Michael Carrick are floated as contenders. Behind the scenes: Who's advising the Americans at Rangers? The panel questions the decision-making process and the lack of football-savvy leadership. Celtic's transfer strategy: Brendan Rodgers' comments spark debate over “club signings” and Champions League squad omissions. Youth spotlight: Scotland U21s smash Gibraltar 12–0, with standout performances from Emilio Lawrence and James Wilson. Fan voices: Listeners call in with passionate takes on Scotland's World Cup hopes, Rangers' future, and memories of football legends. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

For those who haven't heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a forty-one-minute bonus episode available, on Judy Collins’ version of this song. Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by editing, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt's irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/ Erratum For about an hour this was uploaded with the wrong Elton John clip in place of “Saturday Sun”. This has now been fixed. Resources Because of the increasing problems with Mixcloud’s restrictions, I have decided to start sharing streaming playlists of the songs used in episodes instead of Mixcloud ones. This Tunemymusic link will let you listen to the playlist I created on your streaming platform of choice — however please note that not all the songs excerpted are currently available on streaming. The songs missing from the Tidal version are “Shanten Bells” by the Ian Campbell Folk Group, “Tom’s Gone to Hilo” by A.L. Lloyd, two by Paul McNeill and Linda Peters, three by Elton John & Linda Peters, “What Will I Do With Tomorrow” by Sandy Denny and “You Never Know” by Charlie Drake, but the other fifty-nine are there. Other songs may be missing from other services. The main books I used on Fairport Convention as a whole were Patrick Humphries' Meet On The Ledge, Clinton Heylin's What We Did Instead of Holidays, and Kevan Furbank's Fairport Convention on Track. Rob Young's Electric Eden is the most important book on the British folk-rock movement. Information on Richard Thompson comes from Patrick Humphries' Richard Thompson: Strange Affair and Thompson's own autobiography Beeswing.  Information on Sandy Denny comes from Clinton Heylin's No More Sad Refrains and Mick Houghton's I've Always Kept a Unicorn. I also used Joe Boyd's autobiography White Bicycles and Chris Blackwell's The Islander.  And this three-CD set is the best introduction to Fairport's music currently in print. Transcript Before we begin, this episode contains reference to alcohol and cocaine abuse and medical neglect leading to death. It also starts with some discussion of the fatal car accident that ended last episode. There’s also some mention of child neglect and spousal violence. If that’s likely to upset you, you might want to skip this episode or read the transcript. One of the inspirations for this podcast when I started it back in 2018 was a project by Richard Thompson, which appears (like many things in Thompson’s life) to have started out of sheer bloody-mindedness. In 1999 Playboy magazine asked various people to list their “songs of the Millennium”, and most of them, understanding the brief, chose a handful of songs from the latter half of the twentieth century. But Thompson determined that he was going to list his favourite songs *of the millennium*. He didn’t quite manage that, but he did cover seven hundred and forty years, and when Playboy chose not to publish it, he decided to turn it into a touring show, in which he covered all his favourite songs from “Sumer Is Icumen In” from 1260: [Excerpt: Richard Thompson, “Sumer is Icumen In”] Through numerous traditional folk songs, union songs like “Blackleg Miner”, pieces by early-modern composers, Victorian and Edwardian music hall songs, and songs by the Beatles, the Ink Spots, the Kinks, and the Who, all the way to “Oops! I Did It Again”: [Excerpt: Richard Thompson, “Oops! I Did it Again”] And to finish the show, and to show how all this music actually ties together, he would play what he described as a “medieval tune from Brittany”, “Marry, Ageyn Hic Hev Donne Yt”: [Excerpt: Richard Thompson, “Marry, Ageyn Hic Hev Donne Yt”] We have said many times in this podcast that there is no first anything, but there’s a reason that Liege and Lief, Fairport Convention’s third album of 1969, and the album other than Unhalfbricking on which their reputation largely rests, was advertised with the slogan “The first (literally) British folk rock album ever”. Folk-rock, as the term had come to be known, and as it is still usually used today, had very little to do with traditional folk music. Rather, the records of bands like The Byrds or Simon and Garfunkel were essentially taking the sounds of British beat groups of the early sixties, particularly the Searchers, and applying those sounds to material by contemporary singer-songwriters. People like Paul Simon and Bob Dylan had come up through folk clubs, and their songs were called folk music because of that, but they weren’t what folk music had meant up to that point — songs that had been collected after being handed down through the folk process, changed by each individual singer, with no single identifiable author. They were authored songs by very idiosyncratic writers. But over their last few albums, Fairport Convention had done one or two tracks per album that weren’t like that, that were instead recordings of traditional folk songs, but arranged with rock instrumentation. They were not necessarily the first band to try traditional folk music with electric instruments — around the same time that Fairport started experimenting with the idea, so did an Irish band named Sweeney’s Men, who brought in a young electric guitarist named Henry McCullough briefly. But they do seem to have been the first to have fully embraced the idea. They had done so to an extent with “A Sailor’s Life” on Unhalfbricking, but now they were going to go much further: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Matty Groves” (from about 4:30)] There had been some doubt as to whether Fairport Convention would even continue to exist — by the time Unhalfbricking, their second album of the year, was released, they had been through the terrible car accident that had killed Martin Lamble, the band’s drummer, and Jeannie Franklyn, Richard Thompson’s girlfriend. Most of the rest of the band had been seriously injured, and they had made a conscious decision not to discuss the future of the band until they were all out of hospital. Ashley Hutchings was hospitalised the longest, and Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, and Sandy Denny, the other three surviving members of the band, flew over to LA with their producer and manager, Joe Boyd, to recuperate there and get to know the American music scene. When they came back, the group all met up in the flat belonging to Denny’s boyfriend Trevor Lucas, and decided that they were going to continue the band. They made a few decisions then — they needed a new drummer, and as well as a drummer they wanted to get in Dave Swarbrick. Swarbrick had played violin on several tracks on Unhalfbricking as a session player, and they had all been thrilled to work with him. Swarbrick was one of the most experienced musicians on the British folk circuit. He had started out in the fifties playing guitar with Beryl Marriott’s Ceilidh Band before switching to fiddle, and in 1963, long before Fairport had formed, he had already appeared on TV with the Ian Campbell Folk Group, led by Ian Campbell, the father of Ali and Robin Campbell, later of UB40: [Excerpt: The Ian Campbell Folk Group, “Shanten Bells (medley on Hullaballoo!)”] He’d sung with Ewan MacColl and A.L. Lloyd: [Excerpt: A.L. Lloyd, “Tom’s Gone to Hilo” ] And he’d formed his hugely successful duo with Martin Carthy, releasing records like “Byker Hill” which are often considered among the best British folk music of all time: [Excerpt: Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, “Byker Hill”] By the time Fairport had invited him to play on Unhalfbricking, Swarbrick had already performed on twenty albums as a core band member, plus dozens more EPs, singles, and odd tracks on compilations. They had no reason to think they could actually get him to join their band. But they had three advantages. The first was that Swarbrick was sick of the traditional folk scene at the time, saying later “I didn’t like seven-eighths of the people involved in it, and it was extremely opportune to leave. I was suddenly presented with the possibilities of exploring the dramatic content of the songs to the full.” The second was that he was hugely excited to be playing with Richard Thompson, who was one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, and Martin Carthy remembers him raving about Thompson after their initial sessions. (Carthy himself was and is no slouch on the guitar of course, and there was even talk of getting him to join the band at this point, though they decided against it — much to the relief of rhythm guitarist Simon Nicol, who is a perfectly fine player himself but didn’t want to be outclassed by *two* of the best guitarists in Britain at the same time). And the third was that Joe Boyd told him that Fairport were doing so well — they had a single just about to hit the charts with “Si Tu Dois Partir” — that he would only have to play a dozen gigs with Fairport in order to retire. As it turned out, Swarbrick would play with the group for a decade, and would never retire — I saw him on his last tour in 2015, only eight months before he died. The drummer the group picked was also a far more experienced musician than any of the rest, though in a very different genre. Dave Mattacks had no knowledge at all of the kind of music they played, having previously been a player in dance bands. When asked by Hutchings if he wanted to join the band, Mattacks’ response was “I don’t know anything about the music. I don’t understand it… I can’t tell one tune from another, they all sound the same… but if you want me to join the group, fine, because I really like it. I’m enjoying myself musically.” Mattacks brought a new level of professionalism to the band, thanks to his different background. Nicol said of him later “He was dilligent, clean, used to taking three white shirts to a gig… The application he could bring to his playing was amazing. With us, you only played well when you were feeling well.” This distinction applied to his playing as well. Nicol would later describe the difference between Mattacks’ drumming and Lamble’s by saying “Martin’s strength was as an imaginative drummer. DM came in with a strongly developed sense of rhythm, through keeping a big band of drunken saxophone players in order. A great time-keeper.” With this new line-up and a new sense of purpose, the group did as many of their contemporaries were doing and “got their heads together in the country”. Joe Boyd rented the group a mansion, Farley House, in Farley Chamberlayne, Hampshire, and they stayed there together for three months. At the start, the group seem to have thought that they were going to make another record like Unhalfbricking, with some originals, some songs by American songwriters, and a few traditional songs. Even after their stay in Farley Chamberlayne, in fact, they recorded a few of the American songs they’d rehearsed at the start of the process, Richard Farina’s “Quiet Joys of Brotherhood” and Bob Dylan and Roger McGuinn’s “Ballad of Easy Rider”: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Ballad of Easy Rider”] Indeed, the whole idea of “getting our heads together in the country” (as the cliche quickly became in the late sixties as half of the bands in Britain went through much the same kind of process as Fairport were doing — but usually for reasons more to do with drug burnout or trend following than recovering from serious life-changing trauma) seems to have been inspired by Bob Dylan and the Band getting together in Big Pink. But very quickly they decided to follow the lead of Ashley Hutchings, who had had something of a Damascene conversion to the cause of traditional English folk music. They were listening mostly to Music From Big Pink by the Band, and to the first album by Sweeney’s Men: [Excerpt: Sweeney’s Men, “The Handsome Cabin Boy”] And they decided that they were going to make something that was as English as those records were North American and Irish (though in the event there were also a few Scottish songs included on the record). Hutchings in particular was becoming something of a scholar of traditional music, regularly visiting Cecil Sharp House and having long conversations with A.L. Lloyd, discovering versions of different traditional songs he’d never encountered before. This was both amusing and bemusing Sandy Denny, who had joined a rock group in part to get away from traditional music; but she was comfortable singing the material, and knew a lot of it and could make a lot of suggestions herself. Swarbrick obviously knew the repertoire intimately, and Nicol was amenable, while Mattacks was utterly clueless about the folk tradition at this point but knew this was the music he wanted to make. Thompson knew very little about traditional music, and of all the band members except Denny he was the one who has shown the least interest in the genre in his subsequent career — but as we heard at the beginning, showing the least interest in the genre is a relative thing, and while Thompson was not hugely familiar with the genre, he *was* able to work with it, and was also more than capable of writing songs that fit in with the genre. Of the eleven songs on the album, which was titled Liege and Lief (which means, roughly, Lord and Loyalty), there were no cover versions of singer-songwriters. Eight were traditional songs, and three were originals, all written in the style of traditional songs. The album opened with “Come All Ye”, an introduction written by Denny and Hutchings (the only time the two would ever write together): [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Come All Ye”] The other two originals were songs where Thompson had written new lyrics to traditional melodies. On “Crazy Man Michael”, Swarbrick had said to Thompson that the tune to which he had set his new words was weaker than the lyrics, to which Thompson had replied that if Swarbrick felt that way he should feel free to write a new melody. He did, and it became the first of the small number of Thompson/Swarbrick collaborations: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Crazy Man Michael”] Thompson and Swarbrick would become a brief songwriting team, but as much as anything else it was down to proximity — the two respected each other as musicians, but never got on very well. In 1981 Swarbrick would say “Richard and I never got on in the early days of FC… we thought we did, but we never did. We composed some bloody good songs together, but it was purely on a basis of “you write that and I’ll write this, and we’ll put it together.” But we never sat down and had real good chats.” The third original on the album, and by far the most affecting, is another song where Thompson put lyrics to a traditional tune. In this case he thought he was putting the lyrics to the tune of “Willie O'Winsbury”, but he was basing it on a recording by Sweeney’s Men. The problem was that Sweeney’s Men had accidentally sung the lyrics of “Willie O'Winsbury'” to the tune of a totally different song, “Fause Foodrage”: [Excerpt: Sweeney’s Men, “Willie O’Winsbury”] Thompson took that melody, and set to it lyrics about loss and separation. Thompson has never been one to discuss the meanings of his lyrics in any great detail, and in the case of this one has said “I really don't know what it means. This song came out of a dream, and I pretty much wrote it as I dreamt it (it was the sixties), and didn't spend very long analyzing it. So interpret as you wish – or replace with your own lines.” But in the context of the traffic accident that had killed his tailor girlfriend and a bandmate, and injured most of his other bandmates, the lyrics about lonely travellers, the winding road, bruised and beaten sons, saying goodbye, and never cutting cloth, seem fairly self-explanatory: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Farewell, Farewell”] The rest of the album, though, was taken up by traditional tunes. There was a long medley of four different fiddle reels; a version of “Reynardine” (a song about a seductive man — or is he a fox? Or perhaps both — which had been recorded by Swarbrick and Carthy on their most recent album); a 19th century song about a deserter saved from the firing squad by Prince Albert; and a long take on “Tam Lin”, one of the most famous pieces in the Scottish folk music canon, a song that has been adapted in different ways by everyone from the experimental noise band Current 93 to the dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah to the comics writer Grant Morrison: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Tam Lin”] And “Matty Groves”, a song about a man killing his cheating wife and her lover, which actually has a surprisingly similar story to that of “1921” from another great concept album from that year, the Who’s Tommy. “Matty Groves” became an excuse for long solos and shows of instrumental virtuosity: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Matty Groves”] The album was recorded in September 1969, after their return from their break in the country and a triumphal performance at the Royal Festival Hall, headlining over fellow Witchseason artists John and Beverly Martyn and Nick Drake. It became a classic of the traditional folk genre — arguably *the* classic of the traditional folk genre. In 2007 BBC Radio 2’s Folk Music Awards gave it an award for most influential folk album of all time, and while such things are hard to measure, I doubt there’s anyone with even the most cursory knowledge of British folk and folk-rock music who would not at least consider that a reasonable claim. But once again, by the time the album came out in November, the band had changed lineups yet again. There was a fundamental split in the band – on one side were Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson, whose stance was, roughly, that Liege and Lief was a great experiment and a fun thing to do once, but really the band had two first-rate songwriters in themselves, and that they should be concentrating on their own new material, not doing these old songs, good as they were. They wanted to take the form of the traditional songs and use that form for new material — they wanted to make British folk-rock, but with the emphasis on the rock side of things. Hutchings, on the other hand, was equally sure that he wanted to make traditional music and go further down the rabbit hole of antiquity. With the zeal of the convert he had gone in a couple of years from being the leader of a band who were labelled “the British Jefferson Airplane” to becoming a serious scholar of traditional folk music. Denny was tired of touring, as well — she wanted to spend more time at home with Trevor Lucas, who was sleeping with other women when she was away and making her insecure. When the time came for the group to go on a tour of Denmark, Denny decided she couldn’t make it, and Hutchings was jubilant — he decided he was going to get A.L. Lloyd into the band in her place and become a *real* folk group. Then Denny reconsidered, and Hutchings was crushed. He realised that while he had always been the leader, he wasn’t going to be able to lead the band any further in the traditionalist direction, and quit the group — but not before he was delegated by the other band members to fire Denny. Until the publication of Richard Thompson’s autobiography in 2022, every book on the group or its members said that Denny quit the band again, which was presumably a polite fiction that the band agreed, but according to Thompson “Before we flew home, we decided to fire Sandy. I don't remember who asked her to leave – it was probably Ashley, who usually did the dirty work. She was reportedly shocked that we would take that step. She may have been fragile beneath the confident facade, but she still knew her worth.” Thompson goes on to explain that the reasons for kicking her out were that “I suppose we felt that in her mind she had already left” and that “We were probably suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, though there wasn't a name for it back then.” They had considered inviting Trevor Lucas to join the band to make Denny more comfortable, but came to the (probably correct) conclusion that while he was someone they got on well with personally, he would be another big ego in a band that already had several, and that being around Denny and Lucas’ volatile relationship would, in Thompson’s phrasing, “have not always given one a feeling of peace and stability.” Hutchings originally decided he was going to join Sweeney’s Men, but that group were falling apart, and their first rehearsal with Hutchings would also be their last as a group, with only Hutchings and guitarist and mandolin player Terry Woods left in the band. They added Woods’ wife Gay, and another couple, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior, and formed a group called Steeleye Span, a name given them by Martin Carthy. That group, like Fairport, went to “get their heads together in the country” for three months and recorded an album of electric versions of traditional songs, Hark the Village Wait, on which Mattacks and another drummer, Gerry Conway, guested as Steeleye Span didn’t at the time have their own drummer: [Excerpt: Steeleye Span, “Blackleg Miner”] Steeleye Span would go on to have a moderately successful chart career in the seventies, but by that time most of the original lineup, including Hutchings, had left — Hutchings stayed with them for a few albums, then went on to form the first of a series of bands, all called the Albion Band or variations on that name, which continue to this day. And this is something that needs to be pointed out at this point — it is impossible to follow every single individual in this narrative as they move between bands. There is enough material in the history of the British folk-rock scene that someone could do a 500 Songs-style podcast just on that, and every time someone left Fairport, or Steeleye Span, or the Albion Band, or Matthews’ Southern Comfort, or any of the other bands we have mentioned or will mention, they would go off and form another band which would then fission, and some of its members would often join one of those other bands. There was a point in the mid-1970s where the Albion Band had two original members of Fairport Convention while Fairport Convention had none. So just in order to keep the narrative anything like wieldy, I’m going to keep the narrative concentrated on the two figures from Fairport — Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson — whose work outside the group has had the most influence on the wider world of rock music more broadly, and only deal with the other members when, as they often did, their careers intersected with those two. That doesn’t mean the other members are not themselves hugely important musicians, just that their importance has been primarily to the folk side of the folk-rock genre, and so somewhat outside the scope of this podcast. While Hutchings decided to form a band that would allow him to go deeper and deeper into traditional folk music, Sandy Denny’s next venture was rather different. For a long time she had been writing far more songs than she had ever played for her bandmates, like “Nothing More”, a song that many have suggested is about Thompson: [Excerpt: Fotheringay, “Nothing More”] When Joe Boyd heard that Denny was leaving Fairport Convention, he was at first elated. Fairport’s records were being distributed by A&M in the US at that point, but Island Records was in the process of opening up a new US subsidiary which would then release all future Fairport product — *but*, as far as A&M were concerned, Sandy Denny *was* Fairport Convention. They were only interested in her. Boyd, on the other hand, loved Denny’s work intensely, but from his point of view *Richard Thompson* was Fairport Convention. If he could get Denny signed directly to A&M as a solo artist before Island started its US operations, Witchseason could get a huge advance on her first solo record, while Fairport could continue making records for Island — he’d have two lucrative acts, on different labels. Boyd went over and spoke to A&M and got an agreement in principle that they would give Denny a forty-thousand-dollar advance on her first solo album — twice what they were paying for Fairport albums. The problem was that Denny didn’t want to be a solo act. She wanted to be the lead singer of a band. She gave many reasons for this — the one she gave to many journalists was that she had seen a Judy Collins show and been impressed, but noticed that Collins’ band were definitely a “backing group”, and as she put it “But that's all they were – a backing group. I suddenly thought, If you're playing together on a stage you might as well be TOGETHER.” Most other people in her life, though, say that the main reason for her wanting to be in a band was her desire to be with her boyfriend, Trevor Lucas. Partly this was due to a genuine desire to spend more time with someone with whom she was very much in love, partly it was a fear that he would cheat on her if she was away from him for long periods of time, and part of it seems to have been Lucas’ dislike of being *too* overshadowed by his talented girlfriend — he didn’t mind acknowledging that she was a major talent, but he wanted to be thought of as at least a minor one. So instead of going solo, Denny formed Fotheringay, named after the song she had written for Fairport. This new band consisted at first of Denny on vocals and occasional piano, Lucas on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Lucas’ old Eclection bandmate Gerry Conway on drums. For a lead guitarist, they asked Richard Thompson who the best guitarist in Britain was, and he told them Albert Lee. Lee in turn brought in bass player Pat Donaldson, but this lineup of the band barely survived a fortnight. Lee *was* arguably the best guitarist in Britain, certainly a reasonable candidate if you could ever have a singular best (as indeed was Thompson himself), but he was the best *country* guitarist in Britain, and his style simply didn’t fit with Fotheringay’s folk-influenced songs. He was replaced by American guitarist Jerry Donahue, who was not anything like as proficient as Lee, but who was still very good, and fit the band’s style much better. The new group rehearsed together for a few weeks, did a quick tour, and then went into the recording studio to record their debut, self-titled, album. Joe Boyd produced the album, but admitted himself that he only paid attention to those songs he considered worthwhile — the album contained one song by Lucas, “The Ballad of Ned Kelly”, and two cover versions of American singer-songwriter material with Lucas singing lead. But everyone knew that the songs that actually *mattered* were Sandy Denny’s, and Boyd was far more interested in them, particularly the songs “The Sea” and “The Pond and the Stream”: [Excerpt: Fotheringay, “The Pond and the Stream”] Fotheringay almost immediately hit financial problems, though. While other Witchseason acts were used to touring on the cheap, all packed together in the back of a Transit van with inexpensive equipment, Trevor Lucas had ambitions of being a rock star and wanted to put together a touring production to match, with expensive transport and equipment, including a speaker system that got nicknamed “Stonehenge” — but at the same time, Denny was unhappy being on the road, and didn’t play many gigs. As well as the band itself, the Fotheringay album also featured backing vocals from a couple of other people, including Denny’s friend Linda Peters. Peters was another singer from the folk clubs, and a good one, though less well-known than Denny — at this point she had only released a couple of singles, and those singles seemed to have been as much as anything else released as a novelty. The first of those, a version of Dylan’s “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” had been released as by “Paul McNeill and Linda Peters”: [Excerpt: Paul McNeill and Linda Peters, “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere”] But their second single, a version of John D. Loudermilk’s “You’re Taking My Bag”, was released on the tiny Page One label, owned by Larry Page, and was released under the name “Paul and Linda”, clearly with the intent of confusing particularly gullible members of the record-buying public into thinking this was the McCartneys: [Excerpt: Paul and Linda, “You’re Taking My Bag”] Peters was though more financially successful than almost anyone else in this story, as she was making a great deal of money as a session singer. She actually did another session involving most of Fotheringay around this time. Witchseason had a number of excellent songwriters on its roster, and had had some success getting covers by people like Judy Collins, but Joe Boyd thought that they might possibly do better at getting cover versions if they were performed in less idiosyncratic arrangements. Donahue, Donaldson, and Conway went into the studio to record backing tracks, and vocals were added by Peters and another session singer, who according to some sources also provided piano. They cut songs by Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band: [Excerpt: Linda Peters, “You Get Brighter”] Ed Carter, formerly of The New Nadir but by this time firmly ensconced in the Beach Boys’ touring band where he would remain for the next quarter-century: [Excerpt: Linda Peters, “I Don’t Mind”] John and Beverly Martyn, and Nick Drake: [Excerpt: Elton John, “Saturday Sun”] There are different lineups of musicians credited for those sessions in different sources, but I tend to believe that it’s mostly Fotheringay for the simple reason that Donahue says it was him, Donaldson and Conway who talked Lucas and Denny into the mistake that destroyed Fotheringay because of these sessions. Fotheringay were in financial trouble already, spending far more money than they were bringing in, but their album made the top twenty and they were getting respect both from critics and from the public — in September, Sandy Denny was voted best British female singer by the readers of Melody Maker in their annual poll, which led to shocked headlines in the tabloids about how this “unknown” could have beaten such big names as Dusty Springfield and Cilla Black. Only a couple of weeks after that, they were due to headline at the Albert Hall. It should have been a triumph. But Donahue, Donaldson, and Conway had asked that singing pianist to be their support act. As Donahue said later “That was a terrible miscast. It was our fault. He asked if [he] could do it. Actually Pat, Gerry and I had to talk Sandy and Trevor into [it]… We'd done these demos and the way he was playing – he was a wonderful piano player – he was sensitive enough. We knew very little about his stage-show. We thought he'd be a really good opener for us.” Unfortunately, Elton John was rather *too* good. As Donahue continued “we had no idea what he had in mind, that he was going to do the most incredible rock & roll show ever. He pretty much blew us off the stage before we even got on the stage.” To make matters worse, Fotheringay’s set, which was mostly comprised of new material, was underrehearsed and sloppy, and from that point on no matter what they did people were counting the hours until the band split up. They struggled along for a while though, and started working on a second record, with Boyd again producing, though as Boyd later said “I probably shouldn't have been producing the record. My lack of respect for the group was clear, and couldn't have helped the atmosphere. We'd put out a record that had sold disappointingly, A&M was unhappy. Sandy's tracks on the first record are among the best things she ever did – the rest of it, who cares? And the artwork, Trevor's sister, was terrible. It would have been one thing if I'd been unhappy with it and it sold, and the group was working all the time, making money, but that wasn't the case … I knew what Sandy was capable of, and it was very upsetting to me.” The record would not be released for thirty-eight years: [Excerpt: Fotheringay, “Wild Mountain Thyme”] Witchseason was going badly into debt. Given all the fissioning of bands that we’ve already been talking about, Boyd had been stretched thin — he produced sixteen albums in 1970, and almost all of them lost money for the company. And he was getting more and more disillusioned with the people he was producing. He loved Beverly Martyn’s work, but had little time for her abusive husband John, who was dominating her recording and life more and more and would soon become a solo artist while making her stay at home (and stealing her ideas without giving her songwriting credit). The Incredible String Band were great, but they had recently converted to Scientology, which Boyd found annoying, and while he was working with all sorts of exciting artists like Vashti Bunyan and Nico, he was finding himself less and less important to the artists he mentored. Fairport Convention were a good example of this. After Denny and Hutchings had left the group, they’d decided to carry on as an electric folk group, performing an equal mix of originals by the Swarbrick and Thompson songwriting team and arrangements of traditional songs. The group were now far enough away from the “British Jefferson Airplane” label that they decided they didn’t need a female vocalist — and more realistically, while they’d been able to replace Judy Dyble, nobody was going to replace Sandy Denny. Though it’s rather surprising when one considers Thompson’s subsequent career that nobody seems to have thought of bringing in Denny’s friend Linda Peters, who was dating Joe Boyd at the time (as Denny had been before she met Lucas) as Denny’s replacement. Instead, they decided that Swarbrick and Thompson were going to share the vocals between them. They did, though, need a bass player to replace Hutchings. Swarbrick wanted to bring in Dave Pegg, with whom he had played in the Ian Campbell Folk Group, but the other band members initially thought the idea was a bad one. At the time, while they respected Swarbrick as a musician, they didn’t think he fully understood rock and roll yet, and they thought the idea of getting in a folkie who had played double bass rather than an electric rock bassist ridiculous. But they auditioned him to mollify Swarbrick, and found that he was exactly what they needed. As Joe Boyd later said “All those bass lines were great, Ashley invented them all, but he never could play them that well. He thought of them, but he was technically not a terrific bass player. He was a very inventive, melodic, bass player, but not a very powerful one technically. But having had the part explained to him once, Pegg was playing it better than Ashley had ever played it… In some rock bands, I think, ultimately, the bands that sound great, you can generally trace it to the bass player… it was at that point they became a great band, when they had Pegg.” The new lineup of Fairport decided to move in together, and found a former pub called the Angel, into which all the band members moved, along with their partners and children (Thompson was the only one who was single at this point) and their roadies. The group lived together quite happily, and one gets the impression that this was the period when they were most comfortable with each other, even though by this point they were a disparate group with disparate tastes, in music as in everything else. Several people have said that the only music all the band members could agree they liked at this point was the first two albums by The Band. With the departure of Hutchings from the band, Swarbrick and Thompson, as the strongest personalities and soloists, became in effect the joint leaders of the group, and they became collaborators as songwriters, trying to write new songs that were inspired by traditional music. Thompson described the process as “let’s take one line of this reel and slow it down and move it up a minor third and see what that does to it; let’s take one line of this ballad and make a whole song out of it. Chopping up the tradition to find new things to do… like a collage.” Generally speaking, Swarbrick and Thompson would sit by the fire and Swarbrick would play a melody he’d been working on, the two would work on it for a while, and Thompson would then go away and write the lyrics. This is how the two came up with songs like the nine-minute “Sloth”, a highlight of the next album, Full House, and one that would remain in Fairport’s live set for much of their career: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Sloth”] “Sloth” was titled that way because Thompson and Swarbrick were working on two tunes, a slow one and a fast one, and they jokingly named them “Sloth” and “Fasth”, but the latter got renamed to “Walk Awhile”, while “Sloth” kept its working title. But by this point, Boyd and Thompson were having a lot of conflict in the studio. Boyd was never the most technical of producers — he was one of those producers whose job is to gently guide the artists in the studio and create a space for the music to flourish, rather than the Joe Meek type with an intimate technical knowledge of the studio — and as the artists he was working with gained confidence in their own work they felt they had less and less need of him. During the making of the Full House album, Thompson and Boyd, according to Boyd, clashed on everything — every time Boyd thought Thompson had done a good solo, Thompson would say to erase it and let him have another go, while every time Boyd thought Thompson could do better, Thompson would say that was the take to keep. One of their biggest clashes was over Thompson’s song “Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman”, which was originally intended for release on the album, and is included in current reissues of it: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Poor Will and the Jolly Hangman”] Thompson had written that song inspired by what he thought was the unjust treatment of Alex Bramham, the driver in Fairport’s fatal car crash, by the courts — Bramham had been given a prison sentence of a few months for dangerous driving, while the group members thought he had not been at fault. Boyd thought it was one of the best things recorded for the album, but Thompson wasn’t happy with his vocal — there was one note at the top of the melody that he couldn’t quite hit — and insisted it be kept off the record, even though that meant it would be a shorter album than normal. He did this at such a late stage that early copies of the album actually had the title printed on the sleeve, but then blacked out. He now says in his autobiography “I could have persevered, double-tracked the voice, warmed up for longer – anything. It was a good track, and the record was lacking without it. When the album was re-released, the track was restored with a more confident vocal, and it has stayed there ever since.” During the sessions for Full House the group also recorded one non-album single, Thompson and Swarbrick’s “Now Be Thankful”: [Excerpt, Fairport Convention, “Now Be Thankful”] The B-side to that was a medley of two traditional tunes plus a Swarbrick original, but was given the deliberately ridiculous title “Sir B. McKenzie’s Daughter’s Lament For The 77th Mounted Lancers Retreat From The Straits Of Loch Knombe, In The Year Of Our Lord 1727, On The Occasion Of The Announcement Of Her Marriage To The Laird Of Kinleakie”: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Sir B. McKenzie’s Daughter’s Lament For The 77th Mounted Lancers Retreat From The Straits Of Loch Knombe, In The Year Of Our Lord 1727, On The Occasion Of The Announcement Of Her Marriage To The Laird Of Kinleakie”] The B. McKenzie in the title was a reference to the comic-strip character Barry McKenzie, a stereotype drunk Australian created for Private Eye magazine by the comedian Barry Humphries (later to become better known for his Dame Edna Everage character) but the title was chosen for one reason only — to get into the Guinness Book of Records for the song with the longest title. Which they did, though they were later displaced by the industrial band Test Dept, and their song “Long Live British Democracy Which Flourishes and Is Constantly Perfected Under the Immaculate Guidance of the Great, Honourable, Generous and Correct Margaret Hilda Thatcher. She Is the Blue Sky in the Hearts of All Nations. Our People Pay Homage and Bow in Deep Respect and Gratitude to Her. The Milk of Human Kindness”. Full House got excellent reviews in the music press, with Rolling Stone saying “The music shows that England has finally gotten her own equivalent to The Band… By calling Fairport an English equivalent of the Band, I meant that they have soaked up enough of the tradition of their countryfolk that it begins to show all over, while they maintain their roots in rock.” Off the back of this, the group went on their first US tour, culminating in a series of shows at the Troubadour in LA, on the same bill as Rick Nelson, which were recorded and later released as a live album: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Sloth (live)”] The Troubadour was one of the hippest venues at the time, and over their residency there the group got seen by many celebrities, some of whom joined them on stage. The first was Linda Ronstadt, who initially demurred, saying she didn’t know any of their songs. On being told they knew all of hers, she joined in with a rendition of “Silver Threads and Golden Needles”. Thompson was later asked to join Ronstadt’s backing band, who would go on to become the Eagles, but he said later of this offer “I would have hated it. I’d have hated being on the road with four or five miserable Americans — they always seem miserable. And if you see them now, they still look miserable on stage — like they don’t want to be there and they don’t like each other.” The group were also joined on stage at the Troubadour on one memorable night by some former bandmates of Pegg’s. Before joining the Ian Campbell Folk Group, Pegg had played around the Birmingham beat scene, and had been in bands with John Bonham and Robert Plant, who turned up to the Troubadour with their Led Zeppelin bandmate Jimmy Page (reports differ on whether the fourth member of Zeppelin, John Paul Jones, also came along). They all got up on stage together and jammed on songs like “Hey Joe”, “Louie Louie”, and various old Elvis tunes. The show was recorded, and the tapes are apparently still in the possession of Joe Boyd, who has said he refuses to release them in case he is murdered by the ghost of Peter Grant. According to Thompson, that night ended in a three-way drinking contest between Pegg, Bonham, and Janis Joplin, and it’s testament to how strong the drinking culture is around Fairport and the British folk scene in general that Pegg outdrank both of them. According to Thompson, Bonham was found naked by a swimming pool two days later, having missed two gigs. For all their hard rock image, Led Zeppelin were admirers of a lot of the British folk and folk-rock scene, and a few months later Sandy Denny would become the only outside vocalist ever to appear on a Led Zeppelin record when she duetted with Plant on “The Battle of Evermore” on the group’s fourth album: [Excerpt: Led Zeppelin, “The Battle of Evermore”] Denny would never actually get paid for her appearance on one of the best-selling albums of all time. That was, incidentally, not the only session that Denny was involved in around this time — she also sang on the soundtrack to a soft porn film titled Swedish Fly Girls, whose soundtrack was produced by Manfred Mann: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “What Will I Do With Tomorrow?”] Shortly after Fairport’s trip to America, Joe Boyd decided he was giving up on Witchseason. The company was now losing money, and he was finding himself having to produce work for more and more acts as the various bands fissioned. The only ones he really cared about were Richard Thompson, who he was finding it more and more difficult to work with, Nick Drake, who wanted to do his next album with just an acoustic guitar anyway, Sandy Denny, who he felt was wasting her talents in Fotheringay, and Mike Heron of the Incredible String Band, who was more distant since his conversion to Scientology. Boyd did make some attempts to keep the company going. On a trip to Sweden, he negotiated an agreement with the manager and publisher of a Swedish band whose songs he’d found intriguing, the Hep Stars. Boyd was going to publish their songs in the UK, and in return that publisher, Stig Anderson, would get the rights to Witchseason’s catalogue in Scandinavia — a straight swap, with no money changing hands. But before Boyd could get round to signing the paperwork, he got a better offer from Mo Ostin of Warners — Ostin wanted Boyd to come over to LA and head up Warners’ new film music department. Boyd sold Witchseason to Island Records and moved to LA with his fiancee Linda Peters, spending the next few years working on music for films like Deliverance and A Clockwork Orange, as well as making his own documentary about Jimi Hendrix, and thus missed out on getting the UK publishing rights for ABBA, and all the income that would have brought him, for no money. And it was that decision that led to the breakup of Fotheringay. Just before Christmas 1970, Fotheringay were having a difficult session, recording the track “John the Gun”: [Excerpt: Fotheringay, “John the Gun”] Boyd got frustrated and kicked everyone out of the session, and went for a meal and several drinks with Denny. He kept insisting that she should dump the band and just go solo, and then something happened that the two of them would always describe differently. She asked him if he would continue to produce her records if she went solo, and he said he would. According to Boyd’s recollection of the events, he meant that he would fly back from California at some point to produce her records. According to Denny, he told her that if she went solo he would stay in Britain and not take the job in LA. This miscommunication was only discovered after Denny told the rest of Fotheringay after the Christmas break that she was splitting the band. Jerry Donahue has described that as the worst moment of his life, and Denny felt very guilty about breaking up a band with some of her closest friends in — and then when Boyd went over to the US anyway she felt a profound betrayal. Two days before Fotheringay’s final concert, in January 1971, Sandy Denny signed a solo deal with Island records, but her first solo album would not end up produced by Joe Boyd. Instead, The North Star Grassman and the Ravens was co-produced by Denny, John Wood — the engineer who had worked with Boyd on pretty much everything he’d produced, and Richard Thompson, who had just quit Fairport Convention, though he continued living with them at the Angel, at least until a truck crashed into the building in February 1971, destroying its entire front wall and forcing them to relocate. The songs chosen for The North Star Grassman and the Ravens reflected the kind of choices Denny would make on her future albums, and her eclectic taste in music. There was, of course, the obligatory Dylan cover, and the traditional folk ballad “Blackwaterside”, but there was also a cover version of Brenda Lee’s “Let’s Jump the Broomstick”: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “Let’s Jump the Broomstick”] Most of the album, though, was made up of originals about various people in Denny’s life, like “Next Time Around”, about her ex-boyfriend Jackson C Frank: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “Next Time Around”] The album made the top forty in the UK — Denny’s only solo album to do so — and led to her once again winning the “best female singer” award in Melody Maker’s readers’ poll that year — the male singer award was won by Rod Stewart. Both Stewart and Denny appeared the next year on the London Symphony Orchestra’s all-star version of The Who’s Tommy, which had originally been intended as a vehicle for Stewart before Roger Daltrey got involved. Stewart’s role was reduced to a single song, “Pinball Wizard”, while Denny sang on “It’s a Boy”: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “It’s a Boy”] While Fotheringay had split up, all the band members play on The North Star Grassman and the Ravens. Guitarists Donahue and Lucas only play on a couple of the tracks, with Richard Thompson playing most of the guitar on the record. But Fotheringay’s rhythm section of Pat Donaldson and Gerry Conway play on almost every track. Another musician on the album, Ian Whiteman, would possibly have a profound effect on the future direction of Richard Thompson’s career and life. Whiteman was the former keyboard player for the mod band The Action, having joined them just before they became the blues-rock band Mighty Baby. But Mighty Baby had split up when all of the band except the lead singer had converted to Islam. Richard Thompson was on his own spiritual journey at this point, and became a Sufi – the same branch of Islam as Whiteman – soon after the session, though Thompson has said that his conversion was independent of Whiteman’s. The two did become very close and work together a lot in the mid-seventies though. Thompson had supposedly left Fairport because he was writing material that wasn’t suited to the band, but he spent more than a year after quitting the group working on sessions rather than doing anything with his own material, and these sessions tended to involve the same core group of musicians. One of the more unusual was a folk-rock supergroup called The Bunch, put together by Trevor Lucas. Richard Branson had recently bought a recording studio, and wanted a band to test it out before opening it up for commercial customers, so with this free studio time Lucas decided to record a set of fifties rock and roll covers. He gathered together Thompson, Denny, Whiteman, Ashley Hutchings, Dave Mattacks, Pat Donaldson, Gerry Conway, pianist Tony Cox, the horn section that would later form the core of the Average White Band, and Linda Peters, who had now split up with Joe Boyd and returned to the UK, and who had started dating Thompson. They recorded an album of covers of songs by Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, Johnny Otis and others: [Excerpt: The Bunch, “Willie and the Hand Jive”] The early seventies was a hugely productive time for this group of musicians, as they all continued playing on each other’s projects. One notable album was No Roses by Shirley Collins, which featured Thompson, Mattacks, Whiteman, Simon Nicol, Lal and Mike Waterson, and Ashley Hutchings, who was at that point married to Collins, as well as some more unusual musicians like the free jazz saxophonist Lol Coxhill: [Excerpt: Shirley Collins and the Albion Country Band, “Claudy Banks”] Collins was at the time the most respected female singer in British traditional music, and already had a substantial career including a series of important records made with her sister Dolly, work with guitarists like Davey Graham, and time spent in the 1950s collecting folk songs in the Southern US with her then partner Alan Lomax – according to Collins she did much of the actual work, but Lomax only mentioned her in a single sentence in his book on this work. Some of the same group of musicians went on to work on an album of traditional Morris dancing tunes, titled Morris On, credited to “Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson, Dave Mattacks, John Kirkpatrick and Barry Dransfield”, with Collins singing lead on two tracks: [Excerpt: Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson, Dave Mattacks, John Kirkpatrick and Barry Dransfield with Shirley Collins, “The Willow Tree”] Thompson thought that that album was the best of the various side projects he was involved in at the time, comparing it favourably to Rock On, which he thought was rather slight, saying later “Conceptually, Fairport, Ashley and myself and Sandy were developing a more fragile style of music that nobody else was particularly interested in, a British Folk Rock idea that had a logical development to it, although we all presented it our own way. Morris On was rather more true to what we were doing. Rock On was rather a retro step. I'm not sure it was lasting enough as a record but Sandy did sing really well on the Buddy Holly songs.” Hutchings used the musicians on No Roses and Morris On as the basis for his band the Albion Band, which continues to this day. Simon Nicol and Dave Mattacks both quit Fairport to join the Albion Band, though Mattacks soon returned. Nicol would not return to Fairport for several years, though, and for a long period in the mid-seventies Fairport Convention had no original members. Unfortunately, while Collins was involved in the Albion Band early on, she and Hutchings ended up divorcing, and the stress from the divorce led to Collins developing spasmodic dysphonia, a stress-related illness which makes it impossible for the sufferer to sing. She did eventually regain her vocal ability, but between 1978 and 2016 she was unable to perform at all, and lost decades of her career. Richard Thompson occasionally performed with the Albion Band early on, but he was getting stretched a little thin with all these sessions. Linda Peters said later of him “When I came back from America, he was working in Sandy’s band, and doing sessions by the score. Always with Pat Donaldson and Dave Mattacks. Richard would turn up with his guitar, one day he went along to do a session with one of those folkie lady singers — and there were Pat and DM. They all cracked. Richard smashed his amp and said “Right! No more sessions!” In 1972 he got round to releasing his first solo album, Henry the Human Fly, which featured guest appearances by Linda Peters and Sandy Denny among others: [Excerpt: Richard Thompson, “The Angels Took My Racehorse Away”] Unfortunately, while that album has later become regarded as one of the classics of its genre, at the time it was absolutely slated by the music press. The review in Melody Maker, for example, read in part “Some of Richard Thompson’s ideas sound great – which is really the saving grace of this album, because most of the music doesn’t. The tragedy is that Thompson’s “British rock music” is such an unconvincing concoction… Even the songs that do integrate rock and traditional styles of electric guitar rhythms and accordion and fiddle decoration – and also include explicit, meaningful lyrics are marred by bottle-up vocals, uninspiring guitar phrases and a general lack of conviction in performance.” Henry the Human Fly was released in the US by Warners, who had a reciprocal licensing deal with Island (and for whom Joe Boyd was working at the time, which may have had something to do with that) but according to Thompson it became the lowest-selling record that Warners ever put out (though I’ve also seen that claim made about Van Dyke Parks’ Song Cycle, another album that has later been rediscovered). Thompson was hugely depressed by this reaction, and blamed his own singing. Happily, though, by this point he and Linda had become a couple — they would marry in 1972 — and they started playing folk clubs as a duo, or sometimes in a trio with Simon Nicol. Thompson was also playing with Sandy Denny’s backing band at this point, and played on every track on her second solo album, Sandy. This album was meant to be her big commercial breakthrough, with a glamorous cover photo by David Bailey, and with a more American sound, including steel guitar by Sneaky Pete Kleinow of the Flying Burrito Brothers (whose overdubs were supervised in LA by Joe Boyd): [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “Tomorrow is a Long Time”] The album was given a big marketing push by Island, and “Listen, Listen” was made single of the week on the Radio 1 Breakfast show: [Excerpt: Sandy Denny, “Listen, Listen”] But it did even worse than the previous album, sending her into something of a depression. Linda Thompson (as the former Linda Peters now was) said of this period “After the Sandy album, it got her down that her popularity didn't suddenly increase in leaps and bounds, and that was the start of her really fretting about the way her career was going. Things only escalated after that. People like me or Martin Carthy or Norma Waterson would think, ‘What are you on about? This is folk music.'” After Sandy’s release, Denny realised she could no longer afford to tour with a band, and so went back to performing just acoustically or on piano. The only new music to be released by either of these ex-members of Fairport Convention in 1973 was, oddly, on an album by the band they were no longer members of. After Thompson had left Fairport, the group had managed to release two whole albums with the same lineup — Swarbrick, Nicol, Pegg, and Mattacks. But then Nicol and Mattacks had both quit the band to join the Albion Band with their former bandmate Ashley Hutchings, leading to a situation where the Albion Band had two original members of Fairport plus their longtime drummer while Fairport Convention itself had no original members and was down to just Swarbrick and Pegg. Needing to fulfil their contracts, they then recruited three former members of Fotheringay — Lucas on vocals and rhythm guitar, Donahue on lead guitar, and Conway on drums. Conway was only a session player at the time, and Mattacks soon returned to the band, but Lucas and Donahue became full-time members. This new lineup of Fairport Convention released two albums in 1973, widely regarded as the group’s most inconsistent records, and on the title track of the first, “Rosie”, Richard Thompson guested on guitar, with Sandy Denny and Linda Thompson on backing vocals: [Excerpt: Fairport Convention, “Rosie”] Neither Sandy Denny nor Richard Thompson released a record themselves in 1973, but in neither case was this through the artists’ choice. The record industry was changing in the early 1970s, as we’ll see in later episodes, and was less inclined to throw good money after bad in the pursuit of art. Island Records prided itself on being a home for great artists, but it was still a business, and needed to make money. We’ll talk about the OPEC oil crisis and its effect on the music industry much more when the podcast gets to 1973, but in brief, the production of oil by the US peaked in 1970 and started to decrease, leading to them importing more and more oil from the Middle East. As a result of this, oil prices rose slowly between 1971 and 1973, then very quickly towards the end of 1973 as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict that year. As vinyl is made of oil, suddenly producing records became much more expensive, and in this period a lot of labels decided not to release already-completed albums, until what they hoped would be a brief period of shortages passed. Both Denny and Thompson recorded albums at this point that got put to one side by Island. In the case of Thompson, it was the first album by Richard and Linda as a duo, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight: [Excerpt: Richard and Linda Thompson, “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”] Today, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, and as one of the two masterpieces that bookended Richard and Linda’s career as a duo and their marriage. But when they recorded the album, full of Richard’s dark songs, it was the opposite of commercial. Even a song that’s more or less a boy-girl song, like “Has He Got a Friend for Me?” has lyrics like “He wouldn’t notice me passing by/I could be in the gutter, or dangling down from a tree” [Excerpt: Richard and Linda Thompson, “Has He got a Friend For Me?”] While something like “The Calvary Cross” is oblique and haunted, and seems to cast a pall over the entire album: [Excerpt: Richard and Linda Thompson, “The Calvary Cross”] The album itself had been cheap to make — it had been recorded in only a week, with Thompson bringing in musicians he knew well and had worked with a lot previously to cut the tracks as-live in only a handful of takes — but Island didn’t think it was worth releasing. The record stayed on the shelf for nearly a year after recording, until Island got a new head of A&R, Richard Williams. Williams said of the album’s release “Muff Winwood had been doing A&R, but he was more interested in production… I had a conversation with Muff as soon as I got there, and he said there are a few hangovers, some outstanding problems. And one of them was Richard Thompson. He said there’s this album we gave him the money to make — which was I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight — and nobody’s very interested in it. Henry the Human Fly had been a bit of a commercial disappointment, and although Island was altruistic and independent and known for only recording good stuff, success was important… Either a record had to do well or somebody had to believe in it a lot. And it seemed as if neither of those things were true at that point of Richard.” Williams, though, was hugely impressed when he listened to the album. He compared Richard Thompson’s guitar playing to John Coltrane’s sax, and called Thompson “the folk poet of the rainy streets”, but also said “Linda brightened it, made it more commercial. and I thought that “Bright Lights” itself seemed a really commercial song.” The rest of the management at Island got caught up in Williams’ enthusiasm, and even decided to release the title track as a single: [Excerpt: Richard and Linda Thompson, “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”] Neither single nor album charted — indeed it would not be until 1991 that Richard Thompson would make a record that made the top forty in the UK — but the album got enough critical respect that Richard and Linda released two albums the year after. The first of these, Hokey Pokey, is a much more upbeat record than their previous one — Richard Thompson has called it “quite a music-hall influenced record” and cited the influence of George Formby and Harry Lauder. For once, the claim of music hall influence is audible in the music. Usually when a British musician is claimed to have a music ha

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