Open Goal - Football Show

We’re delighted to welcome on one of the best left backs in the world at the moment with local boy, Andy Robertson joining Si for a chat about his incredible story which has led him to English giants, Liverpool.Andy gives a fantastic insight into his career to date with plenty of great stories about the characters and laughs he’s had along the way with the likes of Queens Park, Dundee United and Hull. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wigan forward, Josh Windass sits down with us this week for as honest a chat as you’ll get on his career to date including most recently his time Rangers.Josh discusses the excitement at signing for the Glasgow Giants and going on to play under an eventful era with Mark Warburton, Pedro Caixinha and Graeme Murty which weren’t without its talking points. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Motherwell and Celtic winger Paul Slane joins the podcast for an hilarious chat this week as we cover the recent topics in Scottish football and also discuss our guest's eventful career as a player both on and off the pitch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The newly appointed Patrick Thistle Manager sits down with us this this week as we go back to the start of his footballing career and chat right through his time with Newcastle, Hibs, Celtic and Wigan where he would also begin his management career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scottish broadcasting legend, Chick Young joins Mark and Si this week to look over the latest topics that have everyone talking in the world of football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another week with the boys discussing the latest topics in Scottish Football, this time accompanied by former Birmingham, Inverness and Ross County striker Andy Barrowman! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re having a chat with one of Scotland’s most prolific strikers in recent times, Derek Riordan as he gives us a rare insight into his early glory days at Hibs as he and a group of the country’s most promising young talent were taking Easter Road by storm.He also discusses his big move to Celtic and the difficulties that he faced while trying to become a regular in the team.Beyond that, Derek talks us through his 2nd spell at Hibs before making a surprise move to China where he tells us about the hilarious cultural differences that he had to get used to when moving over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si Ferry sits down with one of the most successful number 2s in the game as Archie Knox talks us through his long career which saw him partner Sir Alex Ferguson to trophy glory at both Aberdeen and Manchester United as well as assisting Walter Smith to Rangers' 9 in a row run in Scotland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of our favourtie 'Si Ferry Meets...' guests returns to Open Goal as he sits down with Simon and Mark to get a blether on the latest goings on in Scottish Football as well as chucking in an extra couple of brilliant stories from his career! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si Ferry sits down with the most lethal striker in European football at the moment as Stephen Dobbie talks us through his career to date and all the characters he’s worked with over the years including Ian Holloway, Brendan Rodgers, Barry Ferguson and Neil Lennon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve got a big one for you this week as Si chats with former Everton and Manchester United Manager, David Moyes about his life and career as both a player and coach.In the exclusive candid interview with the Scotsman he openly discusses earning his stripes early in his career with Celtic as a player, getting his first opportunity in management, the highs and lows through his successful long spell at Everton as well talking us through his tenure at one of the biggest clubs in football, Man Utd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stalwart Scottish Football reporter, Hugh Keevins is our guest this week as the panel discuss Si Ferry's sit down with Davie Moyes and the current situation at Man Utd; Livingston's impact this season and the surprise layout of the league table as well as a discussion on both managerial situations at the Dundee clubs! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Rangers and Raith Rovers striker Gordon Dalziel is our guest this week as the boys get a blether on the latest goings on in football including Celtic's plummet in form, best comebacks in the game as well a few good tales from Gordon's career back in the day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si Ferry sits down with Sky Sports News presenter, Jim White to discuss the highlights from his long and eventful career in the media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chief football writer of the Sunday Mail, Scott McDermott joins us this week to give us an insight into the media sides of both Steven Gerrard and Brendan Rodgers as things start to heat up for the Glasgow clubs. We also discuss magicians, team bonding activities, Europa League and Scotland Under 21s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Si sits down with one of Celtic’s most recent cult heroes, the technically gifted winger, Paddy McCourt. Great laughs in this one as Paddy recounts his unorthodox professional career which led his pathway to the club he always supported as a boy in Glasgow.From injuries derailing his start in British Football with Rochdale to making the most of the social life back Derry and eventually the dream come true of ending up at Celtic Park.Hilarious stories from inside the Celtic dressing room, team nights out and of course how he managed to develop as an important first team player after getting to grips with a new level of professional training! You’ll enjoy this one! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re buzzing as this week we welcome back one of our favourite guests to have donned the hot seat, Ally McCoist! Ally returns to discuss his Scotland career with stories galore from his first cap to playing in various major tournaments with the country including Italia 90 and Euro 96.The former Rangers striker also touches upon his time coaching the national team alongside Walter Smith as they set the team on their way in a dramatic Euro 2008 qualifying group.And of course we couldn’t leave him without asking about his unconventional commentary techniques at this year’s World Cup alongside broadcasting stalwart Jon Champion! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Celtic, Dufermline and Partick Thistle forward, Simon Donnelly joins Si and Mark this week as the boys discuss all the fallout from the recent Celtic v Rangers game, the role of kicking in Scottish football, Alan Stubbs sacking at St Mirren as well as Sid's memories of coaching a young Andy Robertson at Dundee United after the Liverpool left back was named as Scotland Captain this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s another treat for us this week as Si Ferry speaks to Northern Ireland Manager, Michael O’Neill about his career as a player and how he rose through the ranks in management from part-time Brechin City to joining the top table of International football at the Euros in 2016.A really funny and genuine insight into the life and career of Now one of the top international managers in the game which you’re sure to enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are joined by former Celtic midfield dynamo, Stiliyan Petrov as he talks Si through his life at the club, from struggling early doors with a £6k phone bill he couldn’t pay off to becoming the heartbeat of a Celtic side that would go onto win numerous silverware and reach the Final of the UEFA Cup!Stan is fantastically reflective on his career as he provides many humorous insights into the characters and managers he played with who drove the club to such success during his time there.The Bulgarian also poignantly touches on his battle with illness a few years ago and the new found appreciation of life which he enjoys and how he uses his time to help raise awareness and funds for vital research in aiding those with the same illness in which he suffered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.