Scottish Football Podcast
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- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 42
- Latest publication
- Sep 24, 2026
- Audience
- Apple #182 · US
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- Aug 26, 2026
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Oli McBurnie: “I’m here to change the story” (opens the original)
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After five years away, Oli McBurnie is back in the Scotland squad and determined to make his second chance count. He tells Tom English why the recall meant so much to his family and reflects on missing out under Steve Clarke. How has fatherhood changed him on and off the pitch? What really happened in the old video that fuelled claims he did not want to represent Scotland? McBurnie also discusses the insecurities behind his younger self, the lessons he learned while playing in Spain and why scor
Hibs Hunt a Manager, Scotland Starts Afresh (opens the original)
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A new Scotland chapter is about to begin. What can fans expect from Sebastian Pocognoli's first squad and a Nations League campaign packed into 11 days? With seven uncapped players involved, how quickly can Scotland adapt to a fresh style while still delivering results? Andy Burke joined by Gordon Waddell and Rory Loy discuss Ollie McBurnie's return after five years away and whether he can make the most of his second chance. Plus, who is leading the race to become the next Hibs manager, and what
Fight for each other and defend like brothers - Pocognoli's Scotland blueprint (opens the original)
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With new faces in the squad and four games demanding careful planning, how quickly can Pocognoli shape his Scotland side? He explains why consistency and connections matter, how he hopes to balance attractive football with qualification, and why his players must attack together and “defend like brothers”. Could tactical flexibility provide the answer? Pocognoli also discusses the importance of a positive opening result against Slovenia, opportunities for the uncapped players and the excitement s
Who can stop Stenny? It's the lower league round up (opens the original)
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Can anyone catch Stenhousemuir after their remarkable start to the Championship season? Martin Dowden is joined by Ryan Flynn and Conor Sammon to discuss Marvin Bartley's league leaders, their defensive resilience and whether a promotion push is genuinely on the cards. How are Raith Rovers building momentum, and can Dunfermline turn strong defensive displays into a title challenge? The panel also examines Morton's struggles, Ross County's impressive response to relegation and Hamilton's credenti
Celtic's Collapse: Manager Problem or Club Problem? (opens the original)
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Three defeats in a row, two derby losses and growing uncertainty around Martin O'Neill. So where has it gone wrong for Celtic? Is the manager running out of answers, or are recruitment failures and structural problems at the club now impossible to ignore? Andy Burke is joined by Tino Callaghan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's dramatic downturn in form, question the summer transfer business, and debate whether O'Neill can still turn things around. And after comments suggesting serious soul-
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