Open Goal - Football Show

After a short break the boys return following a grim week for the Scotland National Team as they discuss the recent displays at Hampden and question where the country goes from here. They also review the final deals in the transfer window as well as give their take on the recent public hammerings handed by Roy Keane and Michael Owen in the media recently. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last man to get Scotland to a major tournament joins Si Ferry this week as Craig Brown discusses his route to becoming involved with Scotland and the pathway which led to him becoming full-time manager and navigating the country to some of its most iconic days See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Simon is joined by former Celtic, Hearts, West Brom, Swansea & Scotland striker, Craig Beattie as he talks through his career which involves stories with the likes of Edgar Davids, Gordon Strachan, Martin O’Neill, Tommy Gravesen and Brendan Rodgers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The nation's favourite football show brings you the latest chat from Scottish Football as Si, Slaney and Kev look ahead to the first meeting of Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox this season, discuss whether Danny Lennon's decision to sub himself on for Clyde should be seen as a laughing matter or not and chat about the role of a player/manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've got an action packed show this week as the lads are covering all bases including last weekend's League Cup results, putting a rally cry out for a new SPFL Sponsor, discussing Managers who hold team talks on the pitch as well as give their views on whether VAR is killing the game or not.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Decorated former Aberdeen, Rangers and Leeds United full back David Robertson joins Si to discuss his trophy-laden career as well as his well highlighted period as Real Kashmir FC Manger over in the most militarised area in India!This man has not had a quiet time in football - from coming through under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen, winning 9 in-a-row with Rangers, playing under George Graham at Leeds to now trying to organise training sessions and win football matches among a war torn area thousands of miles from home - David has a fair few stories to tell! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's show the boys are off the back of the first Open Goal show at the Edinburgh Fringe on Sunday and give a bit of chat from the night, discuss the weekend's football results while keeping an eye on how the Scottish players in the Premier League down south are getting on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Willo Flood sits down with former teammate Si Ferry for another very honest and candid chat about a career that has not been without its talking points.From playing with Anelka, getting robbed in Manchester, taking a penalty against the team he was signing for the next day, debuting for Celtic v Rangers and a failed trip to Bali, there’s plenty to discuss in this humorous and insightful interview with the Irishman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's back! The FBAs award winning podcast returns for another season along with your favourite characters Si Ferry, Kevin Kyle and Paul Slane.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The man, the myth, the legend, Stevie Fulton joins us this week after becoming a popular character on the show through the anecdotes of his fellow teammate.The midfielder talks us through his career starting at Celtic in the late 80s under the stewardship of Billy McNeill before eventually joining Hearts at Tynecastle where he would go on to become a cult hero for the jambos, captaining the side in their victorious Scottish Cup win in 1998. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our latest sit down is as honest an interview you're likely to watch on the Open Goal channel as former Inverness Cale, Hearts & Rangers midfielder, Ian Black doesn't hold back as he discusses his career and the many ups and downs throughout.From coming through the youth ranks at Blackburn with Graeme Souness at the helm, to making his name in Scotland with ICTFC and then going on to live his boyhood dream with a Romanov-led Hearts before joining Rangers in the 3rd Division as they began their climb up to the Premiership.You won't regret watching this one as there's nothing missed by Ian who gives his honest and frank opinions on each of the main talking points from his career in football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our special filmed podcasts return this week with a new guest star joining the boys, Ross County legend and former Celtic, Dundee and Kilmarnock forward, Michael Gardyne!Plenty of hilarity ensues as the boys discuss the daftness of things they’d get up to in their younger days as youth players and right though their careers. Midge also goes through his career highlights including his current club’s famous League Cup win back in 2016. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Football cult hero, Dean Windass joins us today to take us through his eventful career in typical ‘Deano’ fashion. Loads of laughs and some amazing stories from a career which has seen him ply his trade in part-time football, lower leagues, Scotland as well as reaching the pinnacle in England, the Premier League.He’s also got some classic tales about some of his former teammates including Stan Collymore, Alen Boksic, Dean Saunders and many more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si Ferry sits down with legendary Celtic and Republic of Ireland National Team goalkeeper, Packie Bonner to discuss his long and fruitful career between the sticks.In a career that has seen the Irishman win multiple honours and appear in some of Ireland's most iconic moments in international football, he recalls some of the great characters he met and played with along the way including Sean Fallon, Jock Stein, Tommy Burns and Jack Charlton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Si chats to former Hearts, Everton and Scotland full-back Gary Naysmith as he recounts his career and his many stories over a career both North and South of the border. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Something a bit different this week as Si gets a candid chat with top actor and Line of Duty star, Martin Compston.Football fanatic Martin chats with Si about his early aspirations of becoming a footballer after coming through the youth levels at Aberdeen and Morton before a chance opportunity led him on the path to becoming an actor.The boys also chat about his love for Celtic and Scotland, sharing stories about following both over the years as well as the opportunities he’s been given through his acting career to live the dream by playing in front of full houses at the likes of Celtic Park, Wembley and Old Trafford all in the name of charity and Soccer Aid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barry Bannan is the latest to take the hot seat as he sits down with Si Ferry to take a candid look through midfielder’s career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've got the full squad together to give you the ultimate review of this season's SPFL Premiership as Si, Frank, Derek, Slaney and Kevin chat through the biggest talking points from an action packed year in Scotland's top division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh off securing the 'Best Podcast' gong at the Football Blogging Awards, it's back to business as Si, Slaney and Kev take you through the latest goings on in football as they give their views in their own 'unique' manner! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve got Scotland Internationalist, Steven Fletcher sitting down with this week as he takes us through an entertaining look back on his career so far which has saw him start off as one of the most sought after strikers in Scotland before going on to break a variety of clubs’ transfer records down in the Premier League in England.As we like to do on Open Goal, Steven also tells us about the many great characters he’s worked with and played under including Di Canio, Martin O’Neill, Mick McCarthy and many more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.