Scottish Football Podcast
BBC Radio Scotland 39 episodes Nov 11, 2026
The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis.
Episodes
What’s going wrong at Hearts - Injuries, tactics or individual errors?
Hearts have lost three successive games and conceded 10 goals in the process. So what’s gone wrong at Tynecastle?Martin Dowden is joined by former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan and Hearts Standard editor Joel Sked to assess the problems. How much blame lies with Wouter Vrancken's tactics and how much with individual mistakes?Is the punishing schedule exposing Hearts’ injury crisis? Does Vrancken ne
What is going wrong at Aberdeen?
Stephen Robinson is out at Aberdeen after a torrid start to the season, but is changing the manager really enough to solve the problems at Pittodrie?Charlotte Cohen is joined by Michael Grant and JJ Bull to ask why Robinson couldn’t make it work and how much responsibility lies with the club’s hierarchy and recruitment. Why have the Dons struggled to find stability? What does the next manager need
Falkirk Run Riot as Pressure Mounts at Pittodrie
Falkirk produced one of the results of the season with a stunning victory at Tynecastle, while Hibs followed their derby semi-final success with another impressive performance to heap further pressure on Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson. Stevie Miller is joined by Ewan Murray and Cillian Sheridan to analyse Hearts' defensive collapse, assess John McGlynn's outstanding work at Falkirk and ask whet
Sportsound: Reaction as Falkirk hammer Hearts and Celtic beat Kilmarnock
Richard Gordon and the team review Hearts 2-5 Falkirk and Celtic 1-0 Kilmarnock as Celtic extend their lead at the top to four points
Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's Scottish Premiership as the pressure mounts on Aberdeen boss Stephen Robinson
Reaction to a stunning scoreline at Pittodrie as Stephen Robinson's side concede 4 goals against Hibs. Plus big wins for Rangers and St Johnstone.
A dramatic European comeback, have Celtic finally found their spark? It's the SPFL weekend preview
After a dramatic European comeback, have Celtic finally found the spark their season badly needed? Andy Burke is joined by Scott Allan and Gordon Waddell to ask whether they can now build momentum against Kilmarnock.With injury-hit Hearts struggling, can in-form Falkirk take advantage at Tynecastle? Can Rangers keep up the title pressure when they travel to St Mirren? Plus, they look ahead to the
Sportsound : Celtic off the mark in Europe after second half thriller as Hearts outclassed in Switzerland
James McFadden, Pat Bonner and Tom English assess Celtic's stunning second half transformation against Besiktas. Plus reaction to Hearts' Conference League defeat to Thun.
Celtic under pressure and injury-hit Hearts head for Europe
Andy Burke is joined by Stephen McGowan and former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan ahead of a huge night of European action. Can Celtic stop their poor run and get a much-needed result against Besiktas? How much responsibility should Martin O’Neill shoulder for their struggles and are recruitment problems at the heart of the frustration around the club?Plus, after their League Cup semi-final defeat b
Style over substance? Scottish football’s defensive dilemma
Are Scottish Premiership teams becoming too open for their own good? Charlotte Cohen is joined by John Walker and Rory Loy to examine the defensive problems facing Hearts, Celtic, St Mirren and Kilmarnock, and ask whether style is being prioritised over results.The enigma of Kasper Høgh is it a question of quality, service or the system around him?Plus, with Sebastien Pocognoli naming his latest S
Two-horse races and a five-way fight - it's the lower league round-up
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? An
Derby Delight for Hibs, Fresh Questions for Celtic
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
Sportsound: Reaction as Hibs down Hearts to reach the League Cup final and Celtic stumble away to Falkirk
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
Sportsound : Rangers defeat Aberdeen to reach the League Cup final
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.
Fan Ban, Hampden pressure and managers with everything on the line.
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 ag
Midweek Mayhem in the SPFL - The Full Debrief
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 th
Sportsound : Reaction to some big results on a dramatic Wednesday night across the Scottish Premiership
Reaction to a big evening of Premiership football across the country as the Old Firm drop points. Plus big wins for Falkirk and Dundee.
McInnes returns to Tynecastle - it's not going to be pretty
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
One year of Martin O'Neill - saviour or sticking plaster?
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 th
Celtic Grind It Out, Hearts Bounce Back
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
Sportsound: Big wins for Celtic and Hearts
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.
Sportsound: A stormy Saturday of Scottish football!
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!
Euro Review - Scottish Premiership Preview
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?
Sportsound: Reaction as Celtic slump to a third consecutive Europa League defeat and Mohamed Salah proves too much for Hearts
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
Is Celta a must-win for Celtic? And what do fans want from a new TV deal?
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 hi
Hearts Humbled and Hibs Stumbling - What is going on in Edinburgh?
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
Ross County Juggernaut and Partick Penalty controversy - it's the lower league round up
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 afte
Hearts Hammered, Rangers Checked, Hibs in Trouble: the Weekend Roundup
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 simp
Sportsound: Celtic thrash Hearts 7 (seven) -1 in Premiership mauling
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.
Sportsound: Reaction to all of Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches
All the reaction to Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches which saw wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk and Kilmarnock, and draws at McDiarmid Park and Dens.
It's the Scottish Premiership weekend preview
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
Sportsound : Reaction to Celtic's defeat at Benfica as Hearts begin their Conference League campaign with a draw.
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 Change the Narrative in Lisbon as Hearts open their campaign?
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 op
The Danish Blueprint: Can Scottish Clubs Learn from FC 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
Championship Shake-Up: Is Stenhousemuir's Lead Under Threat?
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 cons
Edinburgh Divided: Hearts' Momentum and Hibs' Challenge
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 challen
It's the weeknd SPFL preview!
Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Ray Bradshaw, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.
How Scotland made it to World Cup 2026
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: Our Brother of Naples
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
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