Scottish Football Podcast

The Championship is tightening up, and Dunfermline have made a statement. Are they now ready to challenge Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers, and do Livingston have enough to bounce straight back up?

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig G Telfer to assess the battles across the SPFL. Can anyone keep pace with Ross County and Hamilton in League One? Who should be worried at the bottom? And in League Two, can Elgin or Spartans disrupt Stranraer and Clyde’s promotion charge?

Plus is Alex Samuel's HUGE bahookie Partick Thistle's secret weapon?

00:02:53 — Dunfermline finally click 00:05:10 — Has Stenhousemuir’s bubble burst? 00:07:10 — Can Livingston bounce straight back? 00:09:13 — Partick Thistle’s title opportunity 00:13:49 — Ross County v Hamilton: League One’s big battle 00:18:52 — Who can win the League Two promotion race?

Hibs' season may have just been transformed by a dramatic Edinburgh Derby victory. Stevie Miller is joined by Alison McConnell and Cammy Kerr to analyse Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager as his side stunned Hearts to book their place in the League Cup final. The panel discusses what Hibs got right, where Hearts fell short and whether the result can spark a revival at Easter Road.

Attention then turns to Rangers, who edged past Aberdeen thanks to another decisive contribution from Ryan Naderi. The team assess Derek McInnes' growing winning mentality, Aberdeen's improved display and what reaching another cup final could mean for Rangers' season.

There's also reaction to a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premiership title race as Falkirk shocked Celtic, raising fresh questions about performances, recruitment and defensive frailties at Parkhead. Plus, discussion on John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk, Kilmarnock's struggles to capitalise against ten-man St Johnstone and whether Motherwell's long-awaited victory can kickstart their campaign.

00:00 Hibs Through to the League Cup Final

02:40 How Hibs Won the Edinburgh Derby

03:24 Does This Change Everything for Marinkk Reedijk?

05:09 What Did Hibs Get Right?

06:33 Do Hearts Have a Big-Game Problem?

08:45 Rangers Edge Past Aberdeen

10:03 Ryan Naderi's Remarkable Rise

11:36 Aberdeen Must Build on the Performance

12:54 How Important Is the Cup Final for Rangers?

14:15 Celtic Stunned by Falkirk

16:34 Is Celtic Heading Towards a Crisis?

19:21 John McGlynn's Finest Coaching Achievement?

22:42 Kilmarnock's Missed Opportunity

23:38 Can Motherwell Finally Build Momentum?

Richard Gordon and the team react to a dramatic day of Scottish football action, as Hibs beat Hearts at Hampden and Falkirk beat Celtic for the first time in 19 years

Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-finals, hearing from Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson.

Is the fan ban for Rangers and Celtic disproportionate?

The pressure is rising and Hampden takes centre stage. Can struggling Aberdeen produce the performance they desperately need to shock Rangers, or will Derek McInnes move a step closer to silverware?

Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan look forward to a high pressure weekend of Scottish Football. Can Hibs turn their fortunes around against Hearts, and what would defeat mean for Marink Reedijk?

Plus, Celtic head to in-form Falkirk looking vulnerable, Kilmarnock are fighting to stop the rot, and Motherwell and St Mirren collide with both sides desperate for a win

00:02:21 — Rangers and Celtic face closed-door cup ties 00:04:49 — Can Rangers take advantage of Aberdeen’s struggles? 00:09:33 — Can Aberdeen turn their season around at Hampden? 00:13:25 — Hearts v Hibs: Edinburgh derby semi-final showdown 00:18:41 — Could Falkirk expose Celtic’s problems? 00:22:03 — Crucial weekend for Kilmarnock and Motherwell

Jane Lewis is joined by Cammy Bell and Michael Grant after a tempestuous night in the Premiership. Did panto villain Derek McInnes deserve the "crackling" reception he got from the Tynecastle faithful?

Why are Celtic still looking vulnerable defensively after Dundee United held them at Celtic Park, and when will "hooked at half-time" Kasper Høgh get back on the scoresheet?

Plus, can Hibs build on their first point under their new manager? How much pressure is mounting at Aberdeen, and what needs to change for Kilmarnock and Motherwell?

00:02:18 — McInnes’ fiery Tynecastle return 00:06:45 — What were Rangers missing? 00:09:20 — Celtic held by impressive Dundee United 00:12:09 — When will Kasper Høgh find the net? 00:16:39 — A first point for Hibs’ new boss 00:18:28 — Pressure mounting at Aberdeen

Reaction to a big evening of Premiership football across the country as the Old Firm drop points. Plus big wins for Falkirk and Dundee.

Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle, but what sort of welcome awaits him and can Hearts’ attacking approach cause Rangers problems?

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Rory Loy to look ahead to a full Premiership card. Can Dundee United trouble Celtic after finding form? How much pressure is already building at Hibs after three defeats under their new manager, and can they respond at St Mirren?

Plus, Motherwell’s worrying run, St Johnstone’s opportunity in Perth, Aberdeen’s search for consistency, Falkirk’s growing threat and Dundee against Kilmarnock.

00:02:22 — What reception awaits McInnes at Tynecastle? 00:05:03 — Have Hearts learned from that Celtic defeat? 00:10:07 — Can Dundee United cause Celtic problems? 00:12:17 — St Mirren and Hibs face a huge night 00:19:17 — Can Motherwell stop the slide in Perth? 00:22:41 — Aberdeen, Falkirk and Dundee v Kilmarnock

A year after Martin O'Neill made his remarkable Celtic comeback, where does the club stand now?

David Currie is joined by Tino Callaghan and Michael Gannon to ask whether O’Neill has taken Celtic forward after delivering the double. Why does the club still feel like it’s in a holding pattern? Has recruitment left the manager exposed? What explains Celtic’s continuing struggles in Europe, despite their domestic results?

And with questions over O’Neill’s long-term future, is a succession plan already taking shape, or will Celtic play it safe with their next appointment?

00:02:26 — O’Neill: saviour or sticking plaster? 00:06:59 — The fallout from the Nancy experiment 00:10:04 — Has Celtic’s recruitment let O’Neill down? 00:13:46 — Is O’Neill a human shield for the board? 00:20:18 — Can Celtic win the league again?

Celtic maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership with a hard-fought victory over Hibs, while Hearts bounced back from a difficult week with an important win against Motherwell. Stevie Miller is joined by Kevin Thomson and Conor Sammon to analyse Celtic's performance, discuss the struggles of big-money striker Kasper Høgh and assess whether there are signs of progress at Easter Road despite another defeat for Hibs. The panel also looks at Hearts' encouraging response under Wouter Vrancken, Rangers' impressive attacking form, Dundee United's thrilling win over Aberdeen and mounting concerns for Motherwell after a sixth consecutive league loss. Plus, Falkirk's revival and Kilmarnock's defensive worries come under the spotlight.

00:00 Celtic Stay Four Points Clear

01:20 Celtic Get the Job Done at Easter Road

03:37 What's Wrong with Kasper Høgh?

04:53 Carter-Vickers Returns, Johnson Concern

06:03 Are Hibs Showing Signs of Progress?

10:18 Hearts Bounce Back at Fir Park

12:17 Claudio Braga Finding Form Again

13:29 Is Motherwell's Losing Run Becoming a Crisis?

15:43 Rangers' New Strike Partnership Delivers Again

17:38 Derek McInnes Returns to Tynecastle

19:43 Was Dundee United v Aberdeen the Game of the Season?

21:29 Have Falkirk Turned the Corner?

23:24 Kilmarnock's Defensive Problem

25:14 The Tightest Premiership in Years?

Big wins for Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership and we have all the reaction on Sportsound with Richard Gordon, Scott Allan and Derek Ferguson.

All the news from Saturday which saw wins for Dundee Utd, Falkirk, Rangers and St Mirren. We hear from the managers after a stormy day across the country, on and off the pitch!

Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Ewan Murray look back at Thursday night's Euro ties featuring Hearts and Celtic and look ahead to the weekend's SPFL fixtures.It’s top versus bottom as Celtic take on Hibs, can Hearts get back to challenging the Glasgow sides or will Dundee leapfrog them into third place?

Kenny Macintyre and the team reflect on a difficult night for Scottish clubs in Europe as Celtic lose at home to Celta Vigo in the Europa League and Hearts are beaten 2-0 in Turkey by Trabzonspor in the Conference League

Martin O’Neill’s side welcome La Liga’s Celta Vigo in the Europa League, while assistant manager Shaun Maloney says it is "close to" a must-win game. How much is riding on this one for Celtic? How important is it to keep the momentum going after their 7-1 demolition of Hearts?

Have they found the best possible attacking front three in Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand and Haissem Hassan? And after the high of Sunday, could the potential drop in atmosphere due to fan boycotts have an adverse impact on the players?

What impact could the SPFL rights tender have on fans? Will it mean watching your own team is easier, or should we temper any expectations of wholesale change?

00:02:00 — Tribute to Georgi Nemsadze 00:03:10 — Why Celtic must beat Celta Vigo 00:05:05 — Team selection and defensive concerns 00:08:35 — Green Brigade boycott and Celtic Park atmosphere 00:12:50 — SPFL TV rights tender explained 00:19:35 — Will more live games help Scottish football?

After their Celtic Park humbling, are Hearts ready to take on Mo Salah’s Trabzonspor in the Conference League - will it be an even tougher test for Wouter Vrancken’s side?

Is it time to rethink their risk-reward style of football - or should they stick to their organised chaos approach? And just how worrying is their away form this year?

Elsewhere in the capital, why has there not been a new manager bounce for Marink Reedijk? Are issues off the park turning things too toxic at Hibs for there to be any success? Is their lacklustre recruitment the driving force behind the downturn in results?

Is it time to be worried about a relegation fight?

With David Currie, Mark Atkinson, and Rory Loy.

Could Partick Thistle move to the top of the Championship, and how much controversy surrounds the penalty decision everyone is talking about?

Andy Burke is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer to assess a dramatic week in Scotland's lower leagues. They discuss whether Dunfermline can kickstart their season, ask if Stenhousemuir can stay in the title race, and examine Ayr United's frustrations after two costly refereeing decisions.

Plus, Ross County hammer Queen of the South 7-1 to continue their remarkable League 1 charge, while Stranraer and Clyde emerge as the early frontrunners in an increasingly intriguing League 2 campaign.

Celtic produced their most emphatic display of the season with a stunning 7-1 win over Hearts. Jane Lewis is joined by Alison McConnell and Cillian Sheridan to assess a ruthless Parkhead performance, discuss where it leaves Kasper Høgh in the striking pecking order, and look ahead to a crucial European test.

Elsewhere, Rangers drop points at Dundee after surrendering a winning position. Was it simply a blip or a warning sign? Plus, praise for Dundee's impressive rise under Steven Pressley, concern for bottom-of-the-table Hibs, and the significance of Falkirk, Aberdeen and St Johnstone's weekend results.

2:11 — Celtic run riot against Hearts 5:07 — Kasper Høgh's place in Celtic's attack 8:37 — How Hearts respond after the 7-1 defeat 10:30 — Rangers frustrated at Dundee 14:01 — Dundee's impressive rise under Steven Pressley 16:21 — Hibs hit rock bottom as pressure builds

After Celtic's 7-1 thrashing of Hearts on Sunday afternoon, we hear from the managers and the Sportsound team including Pat Bonner, Michael Stewart, Andy Halliday and Tom English.

All the reaction to Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches which saw wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk and Kilmarnock, and draws at McDiarmid Park and Dens.

Will Celtic and Hearts be suffering from a European hangover ahead of their weekend match-up? How will Steven Pressley's Dundee lineup against Rangers on Saturday night? Can they beat the Glasgow giants at home for the first time in almost a decade, or will Derek McInnes' side go back top of the table? Plus there's a Tayside derby between St Johnstone and Dundee Utd and can Killie catch Motherwell at the bottom of the table? Craig Telfer presents with Conor Sammon and Scott Allan.

Scott Allan, Ryan Stevenson and James McFadden assess Celtic and Hearts' performances in Europe as O'Neill's side make it back-to-back Europa League defeats

Can Celtic produce a result in Lisbon that changes the mood around the club? Craig Telfer is joined by former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan to preview a huge night of European football. The pair discuss the ongoing debate surrounding Celtic's direction, Martin O'Neill's position, and whether a positive result against Benfica could ease tensions around Parkhead. They also assess Celtic's tactical options, the form of Kasper Høgh and the challenge posed by one of Portugal's strongest sides. Attention then turns to Tynecastle, where Hearts begin their Conference League campaign against Danish outfit Nordsjælland. Ryan explains why the visitors may be tougher opponents than many expect, discusses Hearts' impressive progress under Wouter Vrancken, and reflects on the unique atmosphere European nights can generate in Gorgie.

00:00 Can Celtic Change the Conversation?

01:26 Has Celtic's Motherwell Win Eased the Pressure?

03:08 What's Driving Fan Frustration at Parkhead?

06:35 Does Martin O'Neill Share the Blame?

09:29 Benfica v Celtic Preview

11:33 How Can Celtic Get a Result in Lisbon?

14:09 Score Prediction: Benfica v Celtic

14:31 Why Nordsjælland Are More Dangerous Than You Think

16:55 Hearts' Impressive Rise Under Vrancken

19:42 The Magic of European Nights at Tynecastle

22:51 Score Prediction: Hearts v Nordsjælland

How do you build a successful football club around youth development? Ahead of Hearts' Conference League match with the Danish side on Thursday. Thomas Duncan sits down with FC Nordsjælland sporting director Alexander Riget to discuss the philosophy that has transformed the Danish club into one of Europe's leading talent factories. Riget explains the origins of the Right to Dream model, the club's commitment to giving opportunities to young players, and why investing heavily in academy development has become both a footballing strategy and a sustainable business model. The conversation explores recruitment in Scandinavia and Africa, the challenges of balancing player development with winning matches, and whether clubs in Scotland can replicate elements of Nordsjælland's success.

The SPFL's lower leagues are beginning to take shape, but there is still plenty left to play for. David Currie is joined by Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn and Livingston defender Cammy Kerr to analyse Stenhousemuir's first league defeat of the season and preview a crucial Championship clash with Raith Rovers. The panel also discusses Dunfermline's frustrating start, Livingston's struggles for consistency and whether Partick Thistle can capitalise on the leaders meeting this weekend. In League One, Ross County and Hamilton Academical continue to set the pace, while East Kilbride look to stay in touch. Plus, there's a look at an increasingly competitive League Two title race, Stirling Albion's revival under Stephen Whittaker and the clubs battling to pull away from trouble at the bottom.

02:28 Morton's Win and Livingston's Slow Start

03:09 Queen's Park Surprise Inverness

05:15 Stenhousemuir's First League Defeat

08:48 The Championship's Crowded Middle Pack

09:22 Are Dunfermline Better Than Their Results?

11:41 Ayr United v Partick Thistle Preview

12:58 Ross County and Hamilton Set the Pace

15:06 Can East Kilbride Stay in Touch?

17:47 Is League One Splitting Into Two Groups?

19:37 League Two: A Four-Team Title Race?

20:47 Stranraer's Statement Victory

22:22 Stirling Albion's Revival Under Stephen Whittaker

23:38 Who Should Be Worried at the Bottom?

Hearts have emerged as one of the Premiership's early success stories, while city rivals Hibs continue their search for consistency under new manager Marink Reedijk. Andy Burke is joined by Hibs Women's boss Joelle Murray and Scotsman sports editor Mark Atkinson to assess the contrasting fortunes of Edinburgh's two biggest clubs, the impact of Hearts' ambitious recruitment strategy and the challenges facing Easter Road. The panel also examines mounting pressure on Steven Robinson at Aberdeen, asks why St Mirren's promising start has stalled, and looks ahead to a huge night for Scotland Women as they defend a two-goal advantage against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying.

01:20 Are Hearts Better Than Last Season?

03:47 Why Tynecastle Is a Fortress Again

05:48 Could Hearts Join the Title Race?

06:53 The Jamestown Effect

09:13 What Will Marink Reedijk Change at Hibs?

11:03 The Patience Question at Easter Road

13:46 Why Hibs Fans Are Frustrated

15:36 Can Stephen Robinson Turn Aberdeen Around?

18:04 Expectation and Reality at Pittodrie

20:20 Has St Mirren's Strong Start Unravelled?

22:14 Scotland Women Take Control

24:30 Protect the Lead or Go for More?

25:49 One Step Away From a Sweden Showdown

2Long A much-needed response arrived for Celtic after the international break, with a dominant performance against Motherwell helping calm nerves around Parkhead. Stevie Miller is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Rory Loy to discuss what changed, whether Jota's return can spark another attacking surge and why Motherwell's recent form is becoming a concern. The episode also examines Rangers' continued momentum under Derek McInnes, the emergence of Ryan Naderi as a key figure in attack, Hearts' emphatic victory over St Mirren and Aberdeen's continued search for consistency. Plus, there is discussion around Hibs, Dundee United and the growing battle developing across the Premiership table.

02:09 Celtic Back to Winning Ways

04:45 The Questions Still Facing Celtic

06:01 Motherwell's Losing Run Continues

08:00 Aberdeen's Consistency Problem

09:31 Josh Fowler Delivers Again for St Johnstone

10:53 Rangers Continue Their Winning Streak

13:31 Ryan Naderi's Rich Vein of Form

17:03 Hearts Keep Pace at the Top

19:38 St Mirren's Defensive Concerns

20:43 Hibs Still Searching for Answers

22:20 Lyall Cameron Shines for Dundee United

23:49 Falkirk Left Rueing Late Heartbreak

Willie Miller and Callum Davidson assess Sunday's Premiership action as Celtic returned to winning ways at Fir Park, whilst Aberdeen lose to St Johnstone at Pittodrie.

Andy Halliday and Rory Loy assess Saturday's action as Rangers defeat Kilmarnock to leapfrog Celtic at the top of the Premiership. Big wins also for Hearts, Dundee Utd and Dundee.

Can Rangers extend their impressive run and pile the pressure on Celtic by moving to the top of the Premiership? Martin Dowden, Ewan Murray and Scott Allan assess why Derek McInnes' side have turned their season around and what to expect against Kilmarnock.

There's also a first look at Marink Reedijk's Hibernian as he takes charge at Dundee United. Can a new manager spark an instant revival at Easter Road? And with Celtic travelling to Motherwell after a difficult spell, is this a must-win match for Martin O'Neill's side?

Plus discussion on Hearts, Dundee's injury problems, Aberdeen's progress and the key fixtures across the Scottish Premiership weekend.

00:01:58 — Was the international break too long?

00:04:17 — Rangers' chance to go top against Kilmarnock

00:07:44 — What's behind Rangers' resurgence?

00:10:45 — Marink Reedijk first game as Hibs boss

00:15:04 — Hearts v St Mirren: a crucial run begins

00:17:47 — Falkirk v Dundee

00:19:11 — Celtic's trip to Motherwell

00:20:31 — Can Jota spark a Celtic revival?

00:23:58 — Aberdeen v St Johnstone

00:25:16 — Could St Johnstone cause an upset?

With the international break over, which clubs are best placed to seize the initiative in the Premiership? Can Martin O’Neill steady Celtic amid supporter unrest, mounting pressure and a demanding European schedule? And will Rangers benefit from having no continental distractions as Derek McInnes attempts to build a title challenge?

Andy Burke is joined by Ryan Flynn and Alison McConnell to assess Dundee’s injury problems, the new era at Hibs, Aberdeen’s improving form and Motherwell’s difficult run.

Plus, can Scotland's women overcome Czechia and move closer to the Women’s World Cup in Brazil?

00:02:05 — Can Celtic calm the growing turmoil? 00:05:20 — Rangers’ schedule advantage 00:07:54 — Can Rangers pile on the pressure? 00:10:13 — Dundee’s injury crisis 00:12:03 — Can Saints stay in the top six? 00:14:07 — A new era begins at Hibs 00:15:42 — Aberdeen turn the corner 00:17:34 — Can Motherwell expose Celtic? 00:19:40 — Time to worry for Falkirk and Kilmarnock? 00:22:20 — Scotland women’s World Cup test

What should we make of Scotland's slump to defeat against Slovenia at Hampden? Four games into Pocognoli's time in charge, how clear is his project, and is the back three the right fit for the players he has? With second place in the Nations League group now looking a long way off, is it time to go back to the drawing board?

Martin Dowden, Steven McGowan and Cammy Bell look at a flat night at Hampden. Scotland took the lead but deserved to lose. The panel looks at a press that never worked as one unit, a high line that kept getting broken by a single ball over the top, and centre-backs Stephen Welsh, Jack Hendry and Binks being left exposed one-on-one. They also discuss three formation changes in one game, Andy Robertson asking the touchline what to do, and whether Slovenia had studied Scotland's last few games. Plus, is a 4-2-3-1 the answer, and is Steve Clarke now looking a little better in hindsight?

Plus, should Kieran Bowie have started after scoring against North Macedonia? Has Ollie McBurnie's run without a goal gone on too long? How can Scotland get the best out of Ben Gannon-Doak while he isn't playing at Bournemouth? Is the criticism of Angus Gunn fair, or does the trouble start well before the ball reaches him? Do Josh McPake, James Wilson and the under-21s give Scotland real depth?

And with Martin O'Neill committing to stay as Celtic manager, can he get through Motherwell, Benfica, Hearts and Celta Vigo with his critics quiet?

Willie Miller, Andy Halliday, Leanne Crichton and Tom English debate what went wrong for Pocognoli's Scotland side, outplayed by Slovenia at Hampden in the Nations League.

Scotland return to Hampden looking to build on an encouraging win over North Macedonia, but what have we learned from Sebastian Pocognoli's first few games in charge?

John Walker, Michael Grant and Andy Burke assess the new manager's high-pressing approach, the growing influence of players like Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieron Bowie, and whether Scotland are beginning to find a new identity.

Is Pocognoli close to settling on his best XI? Could the striker battle be one of the most intriguing selection debates in the squad? And what threat do Slovenia pose as the sides meet again after a goalless draw in Ljubljana?

00:02:06 — Taking stock of the Pocognoli era 00:08:28 — Is Scotland's best XI starting to emerge? 00:10:39 — Bowie, McBurnie and the striker debate 00:14:06 — Slovenia preview and the key threats 00:17:43 — Hampden, momentum and fan buy-in 00:22:09 — What would seven points from four games mean?

Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

After 28 years, Scotland are back in the World Cup finals, with manager Steve Clarke guiding the national team through qualification and the most dramatic climax at Hampden Park.

Scott McTominay left a struggling Man United to become Serie A’s Most Valuable Player, win the Scudetto for Napoli and be nominated for the Ballon D’Or - all in one year. Was he this good all along? Is he finally getting the respect he always deserved? This episode of Football Daily, hosted by football writer and Copa 90 presenter Eugene Noble, goes right back to the start of Scott’s incredible story and explores the making of McTominay: How he grew from the Man Utd academy, to being taken under José Mourinho's wing, to performing on the international stage. We speak to coaches and players who knew him at the academy, like Paul McGuinness and James Weir, as well as podcasters, pundits and fans like Jay Motty, Joe Fischetti and Umberto Bernardo, who have tracked his career from Old Trafford to the Neapolitan sun. We also hear from football journalists like Mina Rzouki about how Scott has transformed under Antonio Conte, as well as Scottish Legend and commentator Pat Nevin about how he is becoming a symbol for the nation in the blue shirt of Scotland. We even speak to Scotland head coach Steve Clarke about Scott’s crucial role to the international team and a conversation that sparked Scott’s career back into life. In 2026, McTominay is facing his biggest season yet: Napoli have a title to defend. They’re back in the champions league. And Scotland have their world cup qualifier campaign already underway. So the question isn’t just how Scott McTominay got here - it’s how much higher can he go?