Open Goal - Football Show

The boys are here again to chew the fat over the latest topics in Scottish Football and of course chip in with the usual utterly nonsensical banter that keeps the podcast ticking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuart McCall is our guest for this week’s very candid interview as he reflects on a career that has seen many pulsating highs and some heartbreaking and emotional lows through his time with Bradford, Everton and Rangers.Stuart has the story book out as he also recounts some of the funniest times in his career alongside the many massive characters he played with including the likes of Ally McCoist, Gazza and many others.We of course discuss Stuart’s time in management and the success he brought to Motherwell which eventually led to the team securing a Champions League spot in the SPFL Premiership as well as getting the inside track to the difficulties he experienced during his short reign at Ibrox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More nonsense and carry on from Si, Slaney and Kev as they dissect the latest football news coming out of the game this past week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Si is joined by the former Sweden & Celtic centennial-half Johan Mjallby as he discusses his eventful time with the Hoops both as a player and coach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si, Slaney and big Kev are joined by two of Scotland's national treasures in the form of River City actors, Stephen Purdon and Jordan Young.As two big Rangers fans, we chat to the boys about the current Rangers team, highs and lows of the past and their favourite memories following the Ibrox club. Of course not forgetting the usual dose of carnage which comes with bringing these boys together! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si sits down with Gordon Smith this week to discuss a highly interesting career in the game which has seen him take up a number of varied roles including playing for the likes of Kilmarnock, Rangers and Brighton to taking up media work and agency before eventually taking on high-profile jobs such the Chief Executive of the SFA and Director of Football during a tough period at Ibrox See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your favourite podcast team is back again this week as they take their own unique view on the latest events in Scottish Football including Hearts and Celtic making it to the William Hill Scottish Cup Final, Aberdeen players losing the plot and whether Jim Goodwin should be Manager of the Year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Celtic and Dundee goalkeeper, Rab Douglas is in the chair with Si this week as he chats through his career between the sticks.In what can be an unforgiving role in a football team, Rab discusses the various highs and lows in an extraordinary career which started out playing part-time while working as a bricklayer and fireman before turning pro at 25 and then going on to win multiple honours and a place in Celtic’s team in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve got a dyed in the wool Hearts fan and Jambo legend sitting down with Si this week as he talks us through living the dream with his boyhood club at Tynecastle as player, coach and Manager.As well as touching on his time with Killie and Bradford, Lockey is on brilliant form as he recites some of the most hilarious and insightful anecdotes we’ve had on the show from a career which has seen many highs and lows throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Rangers man, Bob Malcolm joins Si this week to chat through his footballing career from doing the jobs as a young boy coming through at Ibrox to the facing challenges for his place under Advocaat and then becoming an treble winner for his boyhood club.He also discusses life as a Rangers player during his era such as the social and drinking culture which was seen as the norm back in those days as well as the intensity of living in the Glasgow goldfish bowl as a Rangers player. We also chat about Bob's life outside of Ibrox including his moves to Derby, Motherwell and Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter MacDonald or ‘Peaso’ as known by many join regulars Si Ferry and Slaney to mull over the action-packed game that took place at Celtic Park over the weekend. Expect analysis and total nonsense as always! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s a big week for Scottish Football talking points as the boys look ahead to a massive game at Celtic Park as well as discussing a turbulent few days for the Scotland National Team. Good chat, loads of laughs and with any luck a coupon to finally come up! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si, Slaney and Kevin Kyle make up the team today as they chat about the recent Scotland performances that have had the nation on a downer as well regaling old stories about long journeys and getting hassle on the street. Plenty of laughs as usual as the lads also take a moment to look ahead to this weekend's big game as Celtic take on Rangers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not the usual type of of sportsman joining us this week as we’re delighted to welcome the Wizard of Wishaw and 4-time Snooker World Champion, John Higgins to the show!John is in great form as he recounts some of the best stories from his career at the top level of snooker involving some of the biggest names in the game, combining that with some of his fondest memories following his boyhood team, Celtic over the years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we welcome one of English football's biggest personalities in recent times, Robbie Savage.Robbie talks with Si about his early days with the famous Class of '92 at Manchester United right through to claiming silverware with Martin O'Neill's Leicester and making himself a Premier League mainstay with the likes of Birmingham and Blackburn.Never shy of a few ding dongs on the park, Robbie also speaks to us about all the different characters he's played with and against as well as the Managers he's played under. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A dramatic podcast this week as for the first time ever we see an injury occur during recording! Among the stretcher being called on, we've got Kevin Kyle in to talk the latest goings on in the Scottish Game and beyond! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Burton Albion winger David Templeton joins us to look back on his days in Scotland with us we go back to where it all started with Stenhousemuir straight through to becoming a fans favourite at Hearts, to scoring at Anfield and then making the trip West to join Rangers.David tells us all about the big characters he’s worked with over the years including Jim Jeffries, Kevin Kyle and Ally McCoist as well as touching on the recent struggles of avoiding early retirement while coming through a frustrating lengthy injury period on the sidelines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Kyle returns to the show with us as we discuss all the latest goings on from the mad house that is Scottish Football and beyond! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Cardiff, Celtic, Crystal Palace & Derby midfielder Joe Ledley joins us this week to talk through his career journey so far.Starting off as a top prospect with local side Cardiff, Joe discusses his quick trajectory into the 1st team and becoming the club’s captain at the age of 21, leading them to an FA Cup Final and a heartbreaking defeat in the play-off finals.The boys also discuss his decision to leave Cardiff and seek to develop his career with Celtic where he would win numerous trophies and partake in one of the club’s greatest achievements in beating Barcelona.Joe also touches on his first experiences of the Premier League with Crystal Palace and working with the likes of Sam Allardyce and Neil Warnock.And we of course couldn’t forget to ask about Joe’s memories of Wales’ stunning performance at Euro 2016 as he looks back fondly on the amazing route which saw them reach the Semi-Finals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We were on air for the big breaking news today as reports suggest Brendan Rodgers has decided to leave Celtic for Leicester City with the remainder of the season left to play. All the reaction from Si, Slaney and Mark on the big story among other topics that have had everyone talking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.