Scottish Football Podcast

In June 1998, Scotland kicked off the World Cup in Paris against the defending champions, Brazil. For the fans that were there, it was a day that they would never forget - and one that’s become Scottish football folklore after years of heartbreak. Rick Edwards is joined by Gordon, Paul and Iain to hear about that halcyon summer following their team across France and what marked the end of an era.You can find the whole series here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrsln

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Is it too big? Is it too expensive? What will the experience of the 2026 World Cup be for players and fans? Plus, we get reaction to Haiti's friendly win over New Zealand and an update on the Celtic manager search. With Ray Bradshaw and Stephen McGowan.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

The latest on the domestic transfer window – who is making moves...and who is yet to pounce? Plus we look at Scotland’s goalkeeping options for the World Cup. With Andy Burke, Cammy Bell and Gordon Waddell.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Has Lawrence Shankland given Scotland boss Steve Clarke a good headache? And there’s World Cup heartbreak for Billy Gilmour, with Charlotte Cohen, Kevin Thomson and Rory Loy.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Richard Gordon and the team look back on Rangers 0-1 Celtic at Hampden plus we hear from Steve Clarke and John McGinn

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

Post-match reaction as Shankland shines with a double over 10-man Curacao in Scotland's Hampden send-off, as Steve Clarke's side head to the USA.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

Looking ahead to Scotland’s World Cup Hampden send-off against Curacao. With Charlotte Cohen, Maurice Ross and Michael Grant.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

As Scotland prepare for their World Cup send-off against Curacao – we ask how you build, prepare and manage a squad for the tournament? With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and Joelle Murray.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

We ask what condition Hearts and Hibs are in after the drama of last season, and what fans of the clubs can expect next season? With Charlotte Cohen, Joel Sked and Harry McArthur.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Set pieces, long throws and tippy-tappy in the box; St Mirren stay up, plus will Lawrence Shankland be a success at Rangers? With David Currie, Kris Doolan and John Walker.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Richard Gordon and guests react to St Mirren 1-0 Partick Thistle in the Premiership play-off second leg

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland looks to be on his way to Rangers, while Celtic ease past Dunfermline to claim a league and cup double and should Ollie McBurnie be going to the World Cup with Scotland? With Ray Bradshaw, Cammy Bell and Stephen McGowan.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Hearts have been crowned SWPL champions for the first time, plus the latest news on Lawrence Shankland, the Scottish Cup final, Premiership play-off and Scotland ahead of Curacao.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

After Celtic lift the Scottish Cup, we hear from manager Martin O'Neill, the players and Dunfermline boss Neil Lennon, with Kenny Macintyre and the Sportsound team.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

Looking ahead to the Scottish Cup Final. With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Cillian Sheridan.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Richard Gordon and the team review Partick Thistle 1-1 St Mirren in the first leg of the Premiership play-off

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Could Steve Clarke be about to extend his stay as Scotland manager? Plus we look at the Premiership play-off final as Partick Thistle host St Mirren as they look to make it back to Scotland’s top flight. With Charlotte Cohen, Ray Bradshaw and Ryan Flynn.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Reaction to the announcement by manager Steve Clarke of Scotland's 26-man squad for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. With Andy Burke, Tom English and Andy Halliday.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

After another trophyless season for Rangers are the Ibrox club set for another summer of transformation? And what does this mean for the future of manager Danny Rohl? With Andy Burke, Cammy Bell and John Walker.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Celtic are champions after a final-day decider - where now for Scottish football?Pitch invasions, post-match statements, and simmering discontent, what does it all mean for the game as a whole? Will Celtic be able to find stability next season, or will their dysfunction continue? Fans are clamouring for change at the club - does this title merely paper over the cracks? It’s a World Cup summer, which will complicate their plans, and they need a permanent manager - are they about to give Martin O’Neill the job?Can Hearts build on their impressive campaign, or was their title tilt a one-off? Tony Bloom's long-term vision for investing in Hearts is going about exactly as he expected so far... Will they be challenging for the title again next season? Will they be able to recruit as effectively this summer again - and have another go at winning the league?With Andrew Petrie, former Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan, and The Scotsman's Mark Atkinson.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Richard Gordon and the team look back on Sunday's Premiership action plus we hear from Andrew Cavenagh and review the season

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2026

Reaction as Celtic leave it late to clinch their 5th consecutive title defeating Hearts at the last gasp. Plus debating some unsavoury scenes as fans invaded the pitch.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

Looking ahead to the final weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Moira Gordon.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Who will win the Premiership title on Saturday? Hearts and Celtic will go head-to head after a night of sheer drama and controversy in the SPFL. With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Ryan Stevenson, Darren O'Dea and Tom English debate another remarkable moment in the title race as Celtic are awarded a late penalty at Fir Park. Plus a frustrated Derek McInnes.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

The fan perspective on the title run-in with two games to go. Will Celtic’s experience tell? Can Hearts cope with the pressure? And where do Rangers go from here? With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

David Currie and the team review all of Tuesday night's Premiership action as Kilmarnock and St Mirren both win

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Can St Mirren get out of the play-off mire as the penultimate bottom-six matches take place and we preview the Premiership play-off semi-final as Dunfermline host Partick Thistle. With Ray Bradshaw, Ryan Flynn and Rory Loy.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Celtic triumph in the Old Firm game to knock Rangers out of the title race, Hearts drop vital points at Motherwell, and Kilmarnock put St Mirren in play-off trouble – It's the weekend debrief. With Jonathan Sutherland, Andy Halliday and Darren O’Dea.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

Celtic came from a goal down to beat Rangers as the title holders battled to retain the league trophy, with reaction from Martin O'Neill, Danny Rohl and the Sportsound team.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

David Currie and the team review Motherwell 1-1 Hearts in the Scottish Premiership and discuss how the result will affect the title race

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

Tom English and Ryan Stevenson are joined by the fans debating a big afternoon as Dundee retain their top flight status whilst Kilmarnock pick up a huge win at St Mirren.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

There’s an Old Firm derby which could be pivotal in the destination of the title and at the bottom Kilmarnock host St Mirren as both seek to avoid the play-off. Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

With a quarter of Premiership clubs under interim managers and question marks over others, we ask what the managerial landscape will be in Scotland’s top flight in August. With Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Robbie Neilson.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

The fan perspective on the title run-in with only three games left. With only nine points left to play for are Rangers out of the title hunt? Will there be more twists and turns in the final matches? And what could be the managerial consequences of this season? With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Scott Cameron and Paul John Dykes.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

Is the title now Hearts’ to lose after their comeback win against Rangers at Tynecastle?Do Rangers have enough time to recover in the title race, or does their defeat in Gorgie rule them out of winning the league this season under Danny Rohl? Lawrence Shankland swept Hearts in front in an enthralling second half after Derek McInnes’ half-time team talk - was it the biggest 15 minutes of his managerial career? In the lower leagues, Inverness Caledonian Thistle secured the Scottish League 1 title as East Kilbride created history by winning League 2 - what now for both sides, and what can other teams learn from their respective promotions? The play-offs start tonight across the SPFL - are any shocks on the cards, and who should be getting their hopes up?David Currie is joined by Cammy Kerr and Craig Telfer to discuss the biggest issues in Scottish football.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Ryan Stevenson and Kevin Thomson assess a seismic night at Tynecastle as Derek McInnes' side defeat Rangers 2-1 to edge closer to the Premiership title.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Does Celtic’s win against Hibs mean they are title favourites? Or will the winner of Hearts v Rangers go on to be champions?After Martin O’Neill’s side found a way past stubborn 10-man Hibs, we ask if they are now the most likely side to win the title, or is Monday night’s Tynecastle meeting between Hearts and Rangers a title decider? Hearts faced city rivals Hibs in the 2012 Scottish Cup final - how comparable is this seismic clash? And with Livingston’s relegation to the Championship confirmed, Livi defender Ryan McGowan gives us the inside take on the side’s demotion as we size up which side is most likely to be in the relegation play-off spot.Andrew Petrie is joined by Ryan McGowan and Rory Loy to discuss the biggest issues in Scottish football.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Richard Gordon and the team review Hibs 1-2 Celtic, a result which puts Celtic level with Hearts at the top of the Premiership

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2026

Kenny Macintyre and the team look back on a hectic day of Scottish football action

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2026

Tony Docherty and Allan Preston assess a dramatic Friday night as Livingston edge closer to the drop, whilst Ross County suffer a second consecutive relegation.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

There could be a crucial game in the play-off battle as Dundee host St Mirren and we start looking ahead to Monday’s monumental match as Rangers visit Hearts. Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Andy Halliday.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

We look at the play-off battle as Dundee, Kilmarnock and St Mirren fight to avoid 11th place and we ask which Premiership clubs are most in need of major surgery in the summer transfer window, we ask if Celtic's James Forrest has an outside chance of making the Scotland World Cup squad and look at the SWPL title race. With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Joelle Murray.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

After a huge weekend in the SPFL title race we hear how fans of Hearts, Celtic and Rangers are feeling now. With Charlotte Cohen, Liam Corbett, Paul John Dykes and Scott Cameron.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

Who has been the best player in the Scottish Premiership this season? And what say will Motherwell have on the title? Hearts forwards Claudio Braga and Lawrence Shankland, and Motherwell duo Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise are the four nominees for PFA Scotland's Premiership player of the year award. Should anyone feel that they’ve been left out, or is this the correct shortlist?Motherwell beat Rangers to add another twist to the title race - will they continue to be the so-called kingmakers in their final run of games?And what impact could the decision on Old Firm away ticket allocations have on the destination of the title? And is there a resolution in sight?Stephen McGowan and Cammy Bell join Andy Burke to discuss the big issues in Scottish football today. 2Status:

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

Hearts come from behind to beat nine-man Hibs, while Rangers lose at home to Motherwell and Dundee, St Mirren and Kilmarnock are in play-off danger. With Jonathan Sutherland, Kevin Thomson and James McFadden.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

The Scottish Premiership title race took more turns with Motherwell beating Rangers and Hearts winning the Edinburgh derby. We have reaction from both and the Dundee derby too!

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2026

Kenny Macintyre and the team review all of Saturday's Scottish football action

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

James Tavernier announces his Rangers exit at the end of the season, plus how ready are Aberdeen, Dundee, St Mirren and Kilmarnock for the play-off battle? And what will we see from St Johnstone in the Premiership in August? With David Currie, Robbie Neilson and Stephen McGowan.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026