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Watching determined young Scot tear down snooker’s old guard was wonderful — even on a black-and-white telly.Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories — made in Scotland.So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....* The exclusive column from our tactics guy Adam Clery — on Scotland’s friendly double header against Iceland and Liechtenstein.* Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report from the Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers League of Ireland clash.And still to come....* The latest column from Nick Harris — author of the brilliant Sporting Intelligence blog.* The latest three-part investigation from award-winning sportswriter Stephen McGowan.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Maurice Ross.Dundonian Maurice played as a full-back, most famously for Rangers under Alex McLeish.He won two league titles, two Scottish Cups and two League Cups (scoring

Midfield maestro mesmerised a Hibs-daft kid… later, his wise counsel would salvage his fledgling career at Sir Alex’s Aberdeen.Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories — made in Scotland.In June, Nutmeg FC subscribers will enjoy a feast of exclusive content, including:* Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report from the Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers League of Ireland clash.* Our tactics guy Adam Clery breaking down Scotland’s double header with Iceland and Lichenstein.* The latest three-part investigation from Stephen McGowan.* Another Sporting Intelligence data dive.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Gordon Strachan.Edinburgh-born Gordon was the midfield dynamo in Sir Alex Ferguson’s mighty Aberdeen side of the early 1980s, winning two league titles, three Scottish Cups and, of course, the 1983 European Cup Winners’ Cup. He won the FA Cup with Manchest

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukYou don’t need to be half French to worship Zizou the magnificent, but it probably helpsWelcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland.So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....* Former Dundee United, Aberdeen and Hibs star Mixu Paatelainen telling us why his dad Matti is his sporting hero.* Iain Macintosh giving us the skinny on Duncan Ferguson’s sensational autobiography, with nine things we didn’t know about the Everton legend.* Adam Clery analysing how Scotland’s Lewis Ferguson became the tactical lynchpin to Bologna’s brilliant season.Great content still to come includes....* The Slow Match Report from Daniel Gray reporting on the Premiership playoff final.* Stephen McGowan’s three-part investigation into plastic pitches in Scottish football.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbo

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukWelcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland.Top content still to come this month for Nutmeg FC subscribers includes:* Exclusive columns from the brilliant Nick Harris and our tactics guru Adam Clery.* The Slow Match Report from Daniel Gray on the second leg of the Premiership playoff final.* A three-part investigation by our latest signing Stephen McGowan.Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox – including the full version of today’s episode.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Mixu Paatelainen.Hailing from an auspicious Finnish sporting family, Mixu became a beloved, no-nonsense striker in his home from home Scotland, most notably at Dundee United, Aberdeen and Hibernian. He won Scottish Cup runners-up medals with all three clubs and helped Hibs win the First Division in 1999. His spell a

Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland.So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....* Brian Lee’s article on the fascinating connection between fans of Morton and Serie B outfit Reggiana* Daniel Gray’s latest Slow Match Report on Rangers’ heroic draw with Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League quarter-finalAnd still to come....* The exclusive column from our tactics guy Adam Clery comparing Lewis Ferguson with Liam HendersonOnly paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Michael O’Neill.Portadown-born Michael played as a midfielder for several British clubs, including ones in Scotland where he is best remembered for spells at Dundee United and Hibernian. As a young man he set top-flight Newcastle ablaze with a stunning opening season. He moved to Tannadice and eventually fell out with notoriously thrawn United managerial leg

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukWelcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories – made in Scotland.So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....* Nick Harris’ brilliant analysis of the possible American takeover of Rangers* An exclusive column from our tactics guy Adam Clery about Ryan Christie at Bournemouth* The Motherwell v St Mirren Slow Match Report from the brilliant Daniel GrayOnly paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Lewis Stevenson.A product of Hibernian FC’s youth academy, Lewis, doubling as a left-back and a midfielder, made more league appearances for the club than any other player. He is the only Hibs player to have won both the League Cup and – in that famous 2016 final victory over Rangers – Scottish Cup. He was man of the match in the 2007 League Cup final demolition of Kilmarnock.

Welcome to a new episode of the My Sporting Hero podcast, part of Nutmeg FC. The home of brilliant football stories - made in Scotland. So far this month, Nutmeg FC subscribers have enjoyed....Nick Harris’ brilliant analysis of the possible American takeover of Rangers And still to come.... Exclusive columns from our tactics guy Adam Clery and footballer Steven NaismithPlus the Slow Match Report from the brilliant Daniel Gray Only paid subscribers to Nutmeg FC get every piece we produce straight to their inbox.This time on My Sporting Hero, our guest is Stephen McGinn.Stephen recently retired from a successful playing career in Scotland and England, including two spells at St Mirren, Watford, Sheffield United, Kilmarnock and Falkirk. He won the Scottish Championship title with St Mirren in 2018 and Killie in 2022.Stephen is now a youth coach with St Mirren and is the brother of Scotland and Aston Villa star John and Motherwell defender Paul.Stephen’s sporting hero is former Chelsea talisman Frank Lampard. Thi

A Hearts-mad kid had photos of the club’s greatest scorer on his bedroom wall… and ended up being his captain.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nutmegfc.co.uk/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukWhy the Rocket is adored and how playing snooker could be Zen for the modern footballer.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nutmegfc.co.ukThe Swiss midfielder’s pop at his own fans struck an effing marvellous blow for football’s scapegoats everywhere.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg called Nutmeg FC. Find out more and subscribe at nutmegfc.co.uk

Walking out with the King of Kings – a Former Match Mascot Remembers…This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now Get full access to Nutmeg FC at www.nutmegfc.co.uk/subscribe

Rangers’ great Dane embodied how the truly gifted make this beautiful game look easy.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

A starry-eyed Burnley fanatic had to blame his tears on hay fever when majestic winger’s Turf Moor era came to an end.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

A council-house kid worships Liverpool’s greatest scorer. Then, one day, he plays alongside him for Wales.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

Resilience, will to win, dry humour and sheer talent. Why Dunblane’s favourite son is beloved by other Scottish sports stars.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

From flying wingers to cocky golfers, let’s hear it for sport’s shorter guys who had to get their elbows out to get ahead.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

The trouble with having a genius as your first boss is you think all your subsequent managers will be as special.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

It’s not easy being an English cricket fan in a Scottish football changing room, but Hibernian’s captain can’t help but tip his cap to the awesome all-rounder.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

Medal-laden Liverpool midfielder Craig Johnston was magnificent for more than just his hairdo. Here’s how he blazed a trail for fellow Aussies.This podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com

How elegance, fierce competitiveness and Swiss swagger struck a chord with a starry-eyed Canadian kid.This episode is produced in partnership with the official Celtic FC podcast. Please subscribe at Official Celtic FC PodcastThis podcast is part of a new, digital version of Nutmeg that will give you more of the Nutmeg stories you love, straight to your email inbox.You’ll get topical columns from leading players and journalists, The Nutmeg Mysteries – uncovering strange episodes in our game’s past, fascinating rummages into football finance with Sporting Intelligence’s Nick Harris, and Daniel Gray’s Slow Match Report.These digital dispatches will come to you via the brilliant publishing platform Substack. Just pop in your email. No apps. No faff.Subscribe for free now This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nutmegfootball.substack.com