Open Goal - Football Show
Open Goal - Football Show is a UK-based football podcast featuring interviews, stories, and humorous takes on the beautiful game. Hosted by Simon Ferry and Paul Slane, the show offers a lighthearted look at football culture. It is one of the top football podcasts in the UK, with a focus on player insights and weekly chaos.
Episodes
Rangers Edge Past Jablonec, Celtic 3-0 vs Lask & Hibs & Hearts Get Draws | Right In The Coupon
Ryan Jack joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to review a big week of European Football for Scottish Clubs as Celtic have one foot in the Champions League after an impressive 3-0 win over LASK with Rangers still having work to do following their 1-0 win over Jablonec at Ibrox after they went down to 10-men due to Cammy Devlin's red card.We also discuss a massive away result for Hibs as they k
Rangers Draw Celtic, Pocognoli New Scotland Manager & Tam Cowan! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Scottish Broadcasting Legend and funnyman, Tam Cowan joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to chat about the latest news including his beloved Motherwell's shock exit in the Premier Sports Cup to Stenhousemuir and Rangers drawing Celtic at Ibrox in the Quarter-Finals!The lads also discuss the huge news that Belgian, Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed the new Manager of the Scotland National
Celtic Sign Egypt Star Hassan & Chermiti Out For Rangers After Rejecting Bid! | Right In The Coupon
It's all happening in the transfer window now as Celtic confirmed the signing of Egyptian World Cup star, Haissem Hassan to add to their on-form forward options with German midfielder Mika Baur also on the verge of joining Martin O'Neill's side. Meanwhile, Rangers broke the news this week that Youssef Chermiti has been ruled out of action with an ACL only days after the club knocked back a potenti
Hibs beat Rangers, Hogh Celtic hat-trick & Ryan Jack is back! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Ryan Jack returns to the show after his stint in Turkey to join Si Ferry, Slaney and his old teammate Andy Halliday to review the weekend's SPFL Scottish Premiership action! Derek McInnes is still looking for his 1st win as Rangers Manager as his side lost in injury time to Hibs, meaning the Ibrox side slip 5 points behind the league leaders after only 2 games!Meanwhile, Celtic's new £11 Million s
Will Rangers & Mcinnes Bounce Back & Will Hogh Get Off The Mark For Celtic? | Right In The Coupon
Right In The Coupon is back! Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson, Gordon Dalziel and Ian McCall look ahead to the 2nd weekend of the SPFL Scottish Premiership and assess whether Derek McInnes can get his 1st league win as Rangers Manager with his side taking on Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday!The also discuss Celtic's tough away tie to Kilmarnock on Sunday and whether their new forward signings Kasper Hogh
SCOTT BROWN x OPEN GOAL | SPFL Opening Weekend Review | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
What a podcast we’ve got for you this week as former Celtic & Scotland captain, Scott Brown makes his Open Goal debut!Scott reviews the opening weekend of the SPFL Scottish Premiership with Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday with Champions Celtic edging past Dundee on Flag Day on Kasper Hogh & Camilo Duran’s competitive debuts.They also look back on Rangers dropping points at Tannadice in
Ally McCoist x Open Goal 2026/27 SPFL Season Preview | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
What a first podcast of the season we have for you with none other than Ally McCoist joining Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to preview the upcoming season of Scottish Football!Fresh off the plane from working on the World Cup Final in New York, Ally gets in about the real fitbaw with the return of the SPFL Scottish Premiership this week!The lads debate whether this year can live up to last sea
England Collapse as Messi & Argentina's Late Win Sends the to World Cup Final vs Spain!
Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack look back on the incredible scenes from England's late collapse in the final minutes against Argentina in the World Cup Semi-Final!They also look ahead to the Final on Sunday - will it be an iconic 2nd World Cup win for Lionel Messi or will there be a passing of the torch to Lamine Yamal and Spain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i
Will England Make First World Cup Final in 60 Years Against Messi & Argentina?
Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday look ahead to an absolute epic set of World Cup semi-finals taking place this week as France take on Spain and Lionel Messi's Argentina face England for a place in Sunday's Final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Derek Ferguson On Watching Son Lewis In World Cup, England Face Haaland & Messi Magic vs Egypt
Derek Ferguson is in sensational form as he returns from his American adventure after watching his son Lewis Ferguson play in the World Cup for the Scotland National Team. He shares some hilarious tales on his time in Nashville, Boston, Miami and Colorado as he joined the 1st team players' friends and family group for some unbelievable experience at the tournament.Derek, Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy
Steve Clarke steps down after Scotland exit World Cup
Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Scott Allan react to the huge news that Scotland Manager, Steve Clarke has resigned from his post following confirmation of the National Team's elimination from the World Cup Group Stages.Was it the right decision? Are other changes needed at the SFA? Who should be the next Scotland Manager? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SCOTLAND vs BRAZIL PREVIEW | Can Steve Clarke Make World Cup History Against Ancelotti's Superstars?
The time has arrived! Will Scotland make history against Brazil and get a result than sends us through to the knock-out round of a major tournament for the first time ever?Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack look ahead to the game and assess whether our lads like John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson & co can do what no Scotland side has ever done before against the Brazi
SCOTLAND vs MOROCCO PREVIEW | Can Scotland Seal Qualification To World Cup Last 32?
Falkirk Goalkeeper & Scotland Internationalist, Scott Bain and World Snooker Champion John Higgins joins Si Ferry, Andy Halliday and the returning Slaney from his trip to Boston to look ahead to Match Day 2 of the World Cup as Scotland take on Morocco! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SCOTLAND vs HAITI | The Time Has Arrived - Will Scotland Win Their 1st World Cup Game In 28 Years?
It's been a long 28 years but Scotland are finally on the verge of playing their 1st game at the World Cup since 1998 with Andy Robertson set to lead the National Team out in Boston against Haiti.Ian McCall and Jamie Murphy join Si Ferry and Andy Halliday to preview Match Day 1 at the FIFA World Cup with both guests sharing some great stories on their own history with some of the current 1st team
Open Goal's Ultimate World Cup Preview | Will Scotland Make It To The Knock-Outs For The First Time?
It's Nearly Time! Scotland are about to take part in their first World Cup in 28 Years and the boys have you covered with our Summer Of Football podcast series!Join Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Special Guest, Tony Watt for the Ultimate World Cup Preview as we chat through Scotland's positive preparations so far ahead of their opening game against Haiti in Boston as well as discussing the re
Will Martin O'Neill Win The Double For Celtic Over Neil Lennon's Dunfermline? | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel preview the Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Dunfermline! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celtic Are Champions After Final Day Drama vs Hearts! | Keeping the Ball on the Ground
The final day of the SPFL Scottish Premiership lived up to the hype as Celtic snatched an historic title away from Hearts in the dying minutes to win a 5th title in a row for The Champions.Marvin Bartley join the Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to review the pulsating drama from Saturday afternoon and the incredible season as a whole!What next for Martin O'Neill and Celtic? Will Derek McInnes a
Celtic vs Hearts | SPFL Title D-Day - Who Will Be Crowned Champions? | Right In The Coupon
It all comes down to this! After an the most epic Scottish Football season in decades, the title race will finally be decided on Saturday as Champions, Celtic take on league leaders, Hearts in a winner takes all final day clash at Celtic Park!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look back on the incredible events at Fir Park which saw Celtic claim a dramatic and controversial last-m
Will Hearts Or Celtic Be Crowned SPFL Champions? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
It all comes down to this! We've reached the final week of the craziest SPFL Scottish Premiership season of all time and it's down to two! Will it be underdogs Hearts or Champions Celtic that claim this season's title!?Tony Watt joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to review the weekend's action which saw Hearts drop vital points to Motherwell while Celtic officially ended Rangers title hopes,
Will Rangers Take Celtic Down With Them In Title Race? | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to a massive weekend in the title race as Celtic take on Rangers in a must win game for Martin O'Neill's side to keep their title hopes alive! Will Hearts seal a historic title win this weekend if results go their way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hearts Dump Rangers Out Title Race With Celtic Last Contender Standing | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Recorded immediately after Heart of Midlothian vs Rangers, Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack react to a massive 2-1 win for Derek McInnes' side which dumps Danny Rohl's men out of the title race!Do The Jambos have one hand on the title after Stephen Kingsley and Lawrence Shankland's goals delivered a huge win or do Celtic still pose a huge threat to Hearts making history as they'r
Do Hibs Fans Want To Lose To Celtic To Stop Hearts Winning the SPFL? | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel look ahead to another gigantic weekend in the SPFL Scottish Premiership title race. Celtic travel to Easter Road to face Hibs on Sunday with the big question being posed... Do Hibs fans actually want to LOSE the game to avoid arch-rivals Hearts winning the league!?They also discuss the Monday Night Football taking place at Tyneca
Rangers Crash In Title Race, Hearts Beat Hibs & Are Celtic Revived? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
By popular demand, Darren O'Dea is back with Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to dissect the latest rollercoaster weekend in the SPFL Scottish Premiership as Rangers blink first in the post-split fixtures after their 3-2 defeat to Motherwell at Ibrox.The lads also review Hearts crucial win over 9-man Hibs in the Edinburgh Derby with Blair Spittal's late winner maintaining their 3 point lead over
Does Tavernier Leave Rangers As A Legend? Post-Split SPFL Fixtures Kick-Off! | Right In The Coupon
Rangers Captain, James Tavernier announced this week that he'll be leaving Rangers after 11 years at the club. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel discuss the legacy that Tavernier leaves behind after rollercoaster time at Ibrox.The lads also look ahead to the first games of the post-split fixtures as Hearts, Rangers and Celtic enter the critical final stages of th
Martin O'Neill vs Neil Lennon in Final & SPFL Title Run-in Starts! | Keeping the Ball on the Ground
The showpiece Scottish Cup Final in May will see Martin O'Neill take on his former player, Neil Lennon after a dramatic weekend of Semi-Finals which saw Celtic overcome St Mirren in Extra-Time and Championship side Dunfermline beat top-flight Falkirk!The boys review the weekend's action and also look ahead to the start of the MASSIVE post-split fixtures with Hearts, Rangers and Celtic facing their
Will St Mirren Repeat Celtic Victory At Hampden & Can Lennon Get Dunfermline To Final? | Right In The Coupon
It's Scottish Cup weekend with Neil Lennon's Dunfermline taking on Scottish Premiership side Falkirk in what's set to be a fiery Semi-Final!Celtic and St Mirren take each other on at Hampden for the first time since Stephen Robinson's side triumphed over a shell shocked Wilfried Nancy. With Martin O'Neill and Craig McLeish in the dugouts this time - will we see a different outcome!Si Ferry, Slaney
Has Insane 6-3 Win Made Rangers Favourites For The SPFL? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
We've got a special location for the podcast this week as the boys record the show from the OVO Hydro, the venue for next month's Open Goa Live with Ally McCoist! The lads preview the show as well as discuss all the main talking points from the weekend's SPFL Scottish Premiership action!We discuss the insane scenes from the 9-goal thriller at Falkirk as Rangers came back from 2-0 down to win 6-3 t
Do SPFL Split Fixtures Favour Celtic Over Hearts & Rangers? | Right In The Coupon
The SPFL have announced their post-split fixtures and as ever, it's stirred up some vocal opinions among fans of the three teams leading the title race. Si Ferry, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss the fixtures and who it might suit best between Hearts, Rangers and Celtic.They also look ahead to another big weekend of SPFL Scottish Premiership action at the top and bottom of
Only 3 Points Split Hearts, Rangers & Celtic At The Top Of The SPFL! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Another weekend goes by where one of the top 3 teams in the SPFL Scottish Premiership title race blinked with league leaders Hearts dropping crucial points which leaves only 3 points between The Jambos, Rangers and Celtic!Ian McCall returns to the show for another great laugh as well as analysis and discussion on the latest news coming out of the title race and the ongoing relegation battle with S
Hearts, Rangers & Celtic Return To Title Race + Scotland Boos Reaction | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel reflect on Scotland's 2 friendly defeats against Japan and Ivory Coast and question whether the reaction of some fans to boo the Steve Clarke's side despite their qualification for the upcoming World Cup. The lads also look ahead to the return of the SPFL Scottish Premiership this weekend as Hearts and Celtic face huge away ties w
Is It A Failure If Hearts Don't Win The League? Charlie Mulgrew On Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Charlie Mulgrew returns to the sofa with Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to join the discussion on the latest news from Scottish Football including Scotland's performances during the international break and the madness of the title race!And as ever expect some hilarious stories from Charlie, never been heard on the podcast before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🔥🥵 Clyde 1 DJs Hilarious Head Loss At Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge! | Steven Mill vs Garry Spence
Clyde 1 DJ duo Steven Mill & Garry Spence face the Wings of FIRE with hilarious results as Si Ferry & Slaney put their trivia knowledge to the test in this Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge!Great reactions, stories and patter from one of Scottish radio's favourite double acts! We even have a go at Spence vs Shazam mid-hot wing meltdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
How Far Can Scotland Go In The World Cup? Japan & Ivory Coast Preview | Right In The Coupon
The international break has arrived as Steve Clarke's squad meet up for the first time since their heroic World Cup qualification night against Denmark last year!Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to Scotland's upcoming friendlies with Japan and Ivory Coast and discuss what they're hoping to see from the squad this weekend as well as Steve Clarke's futur
Are Celtic Out Of The Title Race? Ryan Stevenson On Hearts Title Challenge | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Another weekend of drama unfolded in the SPFL Scottish Premiership as last week's favourites for the title, Celtic LOST to Dundee United to fall back to 3rd in the table behind Hearts and Rangers, severely damaging their hopes of retaining the league.Former Hearts midfielder, Ryan Stevenson joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to look back on the weekend's events and also get an insight into R
Darren Connell vs Gary Faulds Hot Wings Challenge | Hot Wing Chaos As Comedians Lose Minds Over Spice!
Hilarious scenes ensue as Scottish comedians, Darren Connell and Gary Faulds take on the Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge with the spice level ramped right up to the MAX!Si Ferry and Slaney show no mercy to the comedy duo leading to incredible reactions alongside some brilliant patter! This one has it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was Schmeichel Wrong To Play For Celtic Injured & Can Hearts Stay Top? | Right In The Coupon
Kasper Schmeichel's Celtic career looks to be over as he announced on TV this week that he's been playing with an injury in order to take part in Denmark's World Cup play-off but will now need surgery which will rule him out for months. The lads discuss the optics of this news and discuss whether it was right for the Goalie to persist with an injury during such a crucial time for Martin O'Neill an
Celtic & Rangers Close In On Hearts + Fraser Fyvie Makes Show Debut | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
This week, Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday are joined by a great guest with former Aberdeen, Hibs, Dundee United and Wigan midfielder sitting down with the boys to discuss the latest developments in the SPFL Scottish Premiership title race and to share some brilliant insight and stories into a career which saw him win BOTH the Scottish Cup and FA Cup!There are now only 3 points separating Heart
Jens Berthel Askou | Open Goal Meets... Motherwell Gaffer
What a Glen's Vodka Manager Of The Month interview we have for you this week! The one Si Ferry has been waiting on as he sits down with the Motherwell Manager, Jens Berthel Askou to celebrate his Scottish Premiership award for February and to discuss his revolutionary season at Fir Park!We get an insight into the incredible football he's brought to this Motherwell side, his aspirations for the fut
Can Motherwell Beat Celtic Again? Aberdeen Go For Stephen Robinson | Right In The Coupon
Its back to SPFL Scottish Premiership action this weekend with a belter of game at Celtic Park set to take place with Motherwell taking on Martin O'Neill's side in what will be a critical 90 mins in the title race.Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel look ahead as well as discuss the news that Aberdeen have appointed St Mirren Manager, Stephen Robinson after weeks
Aiden McGeady On Ibrox Carnage After Celtic Beat Rangers On Pens | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Aiden McGeady joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to look back on the madness from Ibrox on Sunday after fan chaos ensued on the pitch following Celtic's penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the Scottish Cup!We discuss all the fallout for both teams and where that leaves Martin O'Neill and Danny Rohl when it comes to their title challenges in the SPFL Scottish Premiership.We also discuss
Celtic Edge Past Aberdeen To Stay In Title Race Ahead Of Return To Rangers | Right In The Coupon
Celtic secured a huge 3 points in their bid to stay in the title race at Pittodrie on Wedensday night ahead of returning to Ibrox on Sunday to face Rangers in the Quarter Final of the Scottish Cup.Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel review the action from Aberdeen and look ahead to another face off between Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill this weekend.The lads also pre
Rangers 2nd Half Shocker As Celtic Come Back To Draw 2-2 At Ibrox! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
It was incredible scenes at Ibrox on Sunday as Celtic kept their title hopes alive after coming back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw after a completely one sided 1st half from Rangers!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack discuss all the major talking points from the game and what the ramifications are for both Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill's sides in their bid for the SPFL Scottis
Hot Wing Chaos For Clyde 1 Superscoreboard's Gordon Duncan & Roger Hannah! Andy Halliday Hosts!
Clyde 1 Superscoreboard's Monday line-up are in for a more fiery experience than Rangers vs Celtic at Ibrox as host Gordon Duncan & pundit Roger Hannah face the Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge. Not only that but Andy Halliday is on hosting duties with Si Ferry and Slaney to enjoy his colleague's suffering at the wings of fire!Great patter, hilarious reactions and some brilliant stories from the
Rangers vs Celtic Ibrox Preview! Is It Must Win For Both? | Right In The Coupon
The huge games keep coming in the SPFL Scottish Premiership as Rangers take on Celtic at Ibrox this Sunday in a game that could have massive ramifications on both team's title hopes!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to the big game and give their view on whether it'll be Danny Rohl or Martin O'Neill that come away with a result that keeps their title dreams alive! Host
Celtic & Rangers Drop Vital Points As Ibrox Face-Off Looms | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Just when you thought the SPFL Scottish Premiership title race couldn't get any more mental, Celtic end up losing to Hibs at Celtic Park for the first time in 16 years and Rangers draw with bottom of the league Livingston, resulting in Hearts extending their lead at the top to 4 points following their 1-0 win over Falkirk!Ayr United forward, Jamie Murphy joins the lads to review another insane wee
Is It Must Win For Hearts With Celtic & Rangers Closing In | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to what's set to be another crucial weekend in the SPFL Scottish Premiership after last week's epic events.Are Hearts now in must-win territory after their defeat to Rangers last week and can Celtic finally win a game without leaving it to the last minute again!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati
Rangers Beat Hearts 4-2 & Celtic Win It Late Again + Darren O'Dea! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
After an incredible Super Sunday in the Scottish Premiership, Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday are joined by a fantastic guest to review the weekend's action with former Celtic, Dundee and Republic of Ireland Defender, Darren O'Dea jumping on the sofa with the lads!We discuss Rangers' thrilling 4-2 victory over league leaders, Hearts at Ibrox as well Celtic's unbelievably dramatic finish at Rugb
Scottish Comedians Mark Black vs Marc Jennings Hilarious Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge
Two of Scotland's funniest comedians take on the Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge with hilarious results as Mark Black and Marc Jennings bring the patter and the heat for this brilliant episode.Si Ferry and Slaney take the role of quizmasters once again as they put Mark & Marc's knowledge to the test as well as their phone a friend's featuring a cameo from Mark Cox, none other than Tam from Stil
Oxlade-Chamberlain Saves Celtic, Welsh Dents Rangers & Hearts Beat Hibs Late! | Right In The Coupon
The drama of the SPFL Scottish Premiership keeps delivering! It was an incredible midweek card with the last minute events of the games involving Hearts, Rangers and Celtic potentially having massive ramifications for this season's title race!Hearts scored an enormous late winner against their rivals Hibs on Tuesday night to maintain their lead while new signing, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored on
Rangers close gap on Hearts after St Mirren defeat & Celtic v Aberdeen off | Right In The Coupon
What a potentially pivotal couple of days in the race for the SPFL Scottish Premiership title as Hearts lost late to St Mirren leaving the door open for Rangers to cut Derek McInnes' side's lead to 3 points. Martin O'Neill will be frustrated as Celtic missed out on the opportunity to close the gap on Wednesday after their midweek tie with Aberdeen at Pittodrie was postponed.Si Ferry, Slaney, James
Rangers Sign Naderi & Celtic Reject £25M For Engels On Deadline Day | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
The boys were on the late shift this week to catch all of the last-minute deals as the January Transfer Window closed in Scotland. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack discuss the very late signing of German striker Ryan Naderi to Rangers as well as Celtic's late loan recruits, Junior Amadu and Joel Mvuka as well as the huge news that the club knocked back a 3rd bid worth £25 million
Transfer Window Clock Is Ticking For Celtic, Rangers & Hearts | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry is back on hosting duties as he joins Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel to look ahead to the weekend SPFL Scottish Premiership games with the title race continuing to heat up!The lads also discuss the latest news coming out of the January Transfer Window as Celtic's lack of movement continues to cause concern among fans while Rangers are showing their intent by kno
Hearts 2-2 Celtic + Alan Stubbs & Scott Allan Hibs Reunion! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
We've got a great show for you this week as Andy Halliday and Slaney are joined by former Celtic defender and iconic Hibs Manager, Alan Stubbs who is reunited with his former player who was at the heart of transfer saga during his time at Easter Road, Scott Allan!There's some phenomenal chat on their days together in Edinburgh as well as great career stories from Alan plus the lads discuss the bat
Hearts vs Celtic Preview - Massive Top-Of-the-Table Clash At Tynecastle | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry is still on the injury list so Slaney is back on hosting duties this week as he, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to the ENORMOUS top of the table clash between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle!Can Martin O'Neill claw back the deficit with the addition of new striker Tomas Cvancara and Derek McInnes' growing injury list with Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin m
Will Hearts Knock Celtic Out Of Title Race? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
With Si Ferry off ill this week, Andy Halliday and Slaney lead the show with guests Scott Allan and Tony Watt as they discuss the big talking points from this weekend's Scottish Cup action with league leaders Hearts getting knocked out by Falkirk and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline causing a big upset at East End Park, knocking out his old Scottish Premiership side, Hibs!The lads also look ahead to the
Celtic Escape Falkirk With 3 Points & Hearts Win With 10 Men Again! | Right In The Coupon
Celtic and Hearts claimed BIG midweek wins as Martin O'Neill's side scraped past an impressive Falkirk side and Derek McInnes' table-toppers managed to win back-to-back games with 10-men to main sustain their 6-point lead in the SPFL Scottish Premiership!Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel review both games and discuss the latest January transfer news with Rangers b
Celtic Transfer Fallout, Gordon's Stunning Save & Rangers Winning Rohl | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
We've got a great show for you this week as Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday are joined by former Rangers, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen forward, Greg Stewart who makes his 2nd appearance on the show!The lads catch up with Greg on his latest stint in India where he was playing alongside none other than Jason Cummings as well as look back on his days at Rangers, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen!And we of course
Martin O'Neill Returns After Nancy Celtic Disaster + Rangers Beat Aberdeen | Right In The Coupon
Just when you thought the Scottish Premiership season couldn't get any madder, Celtic go and sack Wilfried Nancy after only 33 days in charge at the club! Martin O'Neill will return to the dugout along with Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham as they attempt to salvage Celtic's title hopes after a disastrous few weeks!Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss all the fallout from
Celtic Sack Wilfried Nancy After Celtic vs Rangers Defeat | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Happy New Year! And what a blockbuster show we have for you to kick-off off 2026 as Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack review Rangers' dramatic 3-1 win over Celtic away from home to put them level on points with their arch-rivals and back in the title race, in the hunt for league leaders, Hearts!The boys review where the game was won and lost for Danny Rohl and Wilfried Nancy.We al
Neil Razor Ruddock | Open Goal Meets... Liverpool, West Ham, Spurs & Premier League Cult Hero!
Join Si Ferry and Slaney for an hilarious chat with one of the Premier League's greatest personalities and characters, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock!Razor shares some brilliant anecdotes from his career at the likes of Millwall, Southampton, Spurs, Liverpool and West Ham.It's a great laugh and fantastic insight with Razor discussing his rollercoaster life and career which has seen him now reach a place of
Hearts Beat Rangers & Nancy Gets 1st Celtic Win! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
It's the final Keeping The Ball On The Ground of 2025!Hearts proved the worth of their title-chasing status once again as they beat Rangers at Tynecastle to move 12 points clear of Danny Rohl's side. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ian McCall discuss the significance of such a big win for Derek McInnes and his team and whether we can now view them as title favourites...Their closest challenger
Nancy's Celtic Nightmare Continues + Si & Slaney's Hydro Pints with McCoist! | Right In The Coupon
Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start at Celtic continued on Wednesday night as his side fell to a 2-1 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice to make it 4 losses out of 4 for the new Gaffer. Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss where this leaves Celtic and what they should do next to keep their title hopes alive!The boys also talk about Open Goal's big news this week that we'll be
Nancy Horror Start at Celtic Continues as St Mirren Win the Cup! | Keeping the Ball on the Ground
The unthinkable happened for Wilfried Nancy and Celtic as the Frenchman lost the crucial Premier Sports Cup Final against St Mirren to make 3 losses from his opening 3 games! Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack review an incredible achievement for The Buddies and Stephen Robinson and discuss where Celtic go from here as Nancy has a job on his hands to convince the Celtic support tha
Can Nancy Bounce Back & Win Celtic 1st Trophy Of the Season? | Right In The Coupon
It's a huge weekend ahead for Celtic and St Mirren as they take each other on at Hampden for the first piece of silverware of the season in the Premier Sports Cup Final! Can Wilfried Nancy bounce back from his debut defeat to Hearts and produce a trophy for Celtic or will Stephen Robinson etch his name into St Mirren folklore by bringing silverware back to Paisley?And can Hearts and Rangers put mo
Amazing Gordon Strachan Chat On Football & Life + Celtic 1-2 Hearts | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
What a show we have for you this week as former Scotland and Celtic Gaffer, Gordon Strachan sits down with Si Ferry, Slaney and Scott Allan to chat about his life and career in the game with brilliant anecdotes from his time Managing at Celtic Park and the National Team plus playing at World Cups under the likes of Jock Stein and his Manager at Aberdeen and Man United, Sir Alex Ferguson!We also di
Martin O'Neill Bows Out As Nancy Is Confirmed & Rangers & Hearts Drop Points | Right In The Coupon
Martin O'Neill ended his interim reign as Celtic Manager with another win to go level on points with Hearts at the top of the league after they conceded a last-minute equaliser to Kilmarnock at Tynecastle. The lads discuss O'Neill's impact on Celtic this season and question whether it's a gamble to let him go at this stage of the season for new Manager Wilfried Nancy...It was more dropped points f
Can Hearts Survive Celtic Title Charge & Rohl's Rangers Worrying Displays | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
One of our most popular guests from last year, Ian McCall joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to discuss the latest news coming out of Scottish Football after the weekend's action! Chat includes Celtic's win over Hibs at Easter Road and Wilfried Nancy's appointment being delayed again. Plus another disappointing performance from Rangers as Danny Rohl drops points in the league for the first t
Wilfried Nancy To Be Named New Celtic Manager & Derek Ferguson Is Back! | Right In The Coupon
Derek Ferguson is back and there's plenty to catch-up on including his son, Lewis Ferguson's heroics with the Scotland National Team that sees him heading to the World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada this summer as well as the latest restructuring at Rangers with Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell losing their jobs this week amid fan pressure at Ibrox!The lads also discuss the impending arrival of W
Rangers Sack Thelwell & Stewart + Celtic Close In On Nancy | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Major news broke from Ibrox this week that Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart have been let go from their senior positions at the club! Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Tony Watt discuss what this means for Rangers going forward as well as discuss the latest news coming out of the SPFL weekend's action plus the apparent imminent arrival of Wilfried Nancy to Celtic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co
MARK WILSON | Open Goal Meets... Partick Thistle Gaffer & Glen's SPFL Manager Of The Month
We're delighted to welcome back old friend of the show Mark Wilson, in a different capacity to usual on Open Goal! Si Ferry sits down with the new Partick Thistle Manager to celebrate his Glen's Vodka SPFL Championship Manager Of The Month victory for October!We discuss Mark's whirlwind few months at Thistle, going from temporary co-Manager with Brian Graham last season to being appointed in the p
🏴 Scotland are going to the World Cup! | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden and Gordon Dalziel reflect on an absolute incredible night at Hampden which saw Scotland National Team finally qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slaney's Back From Boca & Will Scotland Qualify For The World Cup? | Right In The Coupon
Slaney has returned from his Buenos Aires adventure to tell the lads all about his experience at the Superclasico between Boca Juniors and River Plate!He joins Si Ferry, James McFadden & Gordon Dalziel to look ahead to Scotland's massive games against Greece and Denmark with a place at the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico at stake!They also discuss the latest on Celtic's Managerial search w
Celtic Move For Wilfried Nancy? Alex Gogic Talks St Mirren, Hibs & Accies! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
We've got a great show and guest for you this week as Si Ferry, Andy Halliday and Scott Allan are joined by SPFL cult hero & St Mirren defender, Alex Gogic!As well as chatting through all the latest action from the weekend's Scottish Premiership matches, we have a great chat with the Cypriot International on his life and career including growing up with an Olympiacos legend as his father, adju
David Bentley | Open Goal Meets... Hilarious Spurs, Arsenal, Blackburn & Premier League Maverick
What a laugh and episode we've got for you this week as Si Ferry & Slaney sit down with Premier League maverick and hilarious personality, David Bentley who shares some brilliant stories from his career.He chats to us about breaking through at Arsenal during the 'Invincibles' era, making a name for himself at Blackburn Rovers under Mark Hughes leading to an England call-up with David Beckham &
Should Martin O'Neill Get The Celtic Job Longer Term? | Right In The Coupon
Si Ferry, James McFadden, Gordon Dalziel and Dylan McGeouch preview the weekend of SPFL Scottish Premiership action that lies ahead amid the fallout from last weekend's League Cup Semi-Finals with Martin O'Neill's Celtic squad experiencing a new lease of life and Danny Rohl looking to bounce back and keep Rangers winning run in the league going!Hearts extended their lead at the top last week but c
Celtic Beat Rangers To Set-Up League Cup Final With St Mirren | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Si Ferry and Ross McCormack catch-up with Slaney and Andy Halliday fresh from their much-talked about live watchalong for the Celtic vs Rangers game to review the main talking points from Martin O'Neill's victory over Danny Rohl.The boys also look back on Saturday's other Cup Semi-Final which saw St Mirren triumph 4-1 over Andy's Motherwell side. Can Stephen Robinson take his legacy in Paisley one
Martin O'Neill & Danny Rohl Get Big Wins Ahead Of Celtic vs Rangers Semi-Final | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden and Gordon Dalziel look back on the midweek Scottish Premiership action with Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney picking up 3 points against Falkirk in their 1st game in interim charge and Danny Rohl getting a big away win against Hibs at Easter Road ahead of Celtic taking on Rangers in this weekend's Premier Sports League Cup Semi-Final!We also look at the other semi
Brendan Rodgers resigns as Dermot Desmond slams ex Celtic manager! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
It's an unmissable podcast this week as Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday react to Monday night's bombshell news that Brendan Rodgers has RESIGNED from Celtic with Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney replacing him in interim charge. The boys also discuss majority shareholder, Dermot Desmond's personal statement HAMMERING the departing boss, labelling him 'divisive, misleading and self-serving'! We'r
Will Hearts Go 8 Points Clear Of Celtic? Is Rohl Right For Rangers? | Right In The Coupon
It's all set-up to be a monumental weekend in the SPFL Scottish Premiership as top-of-the-table Hearts take on Celtic at Tynecastle with Derek McInnes' side having the opportunity to go 8 points clear with victory against Brendan Rodgers' team.The boys preview the game and debate whether Hearts are genuine title contenders if they win. They also discuss the appointment of Danny Rohl as Rangers Man
Danny Rohl Is The Rangers Manager, Rodgers Calls Celtic A Honda Civic & Hearts Extend Lead | Keeping The Ball On The Ground
A weekend of absolute madness in the SPFL has teed up an epic podcast as former Rangers & Hearts forward, Kyle Lafferty joins the lads to discuss the appointment of Danny Rohl in the Ibrox hot-seat after the leading candidate, Kevin Muscat sensationally turned the position down on Saturday night!If that wasn't enough, Hearts extended their lead at the top of the table over Celtic after Steven
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