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Football stories, player interviews, insights and a bit of weekly chaos from one of the top football podcasts in the UK! Join Simon Ferry, Paul Slane and the rest of the team as we take a look at the funnier side of the beautiful game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United Kingdom

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Football stories, player interviews, insights and a bit of weekly chaos from one of the top football podcasts in the UK! Join Simon Ferry, Paul Slane and the rest of the team as we take a look at the funnier side of the beautiful game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


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Rangers close gap on Hearts after St Mirren defeat & Celtic v Aberdeen off | Right In The Coupon

2/5/2026
What a potentially pivotal couple of days in the race for the SPFL Scottish Premiership title as Hearts lost late to St Mirren leaving the door open for Rangers to cut Derek McInnes' side's lead to 3 points. Martin O'Neill will be frustrated as Celtic missed out on the opportunity to close the gap on Wednesday after their midweek tie with Aberdeen at Pittodrie was postponed. Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden & Gordon Dalziel review all the latest action including Hibs' dramatic last minute win against Dundee United with new signing Ante Suto scoring the injury time winner! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:32:29

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Rangers Sign Nediri & Celtic Reject £25M For Engels On Deadline Day | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

2/3/2026
The boys were on the late shift this week to catch all of the last-minute deals as the January Transfer Window closed in Scotland. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack discuss the very late signing of German striker Ryan Naderi to Rangers as well as Celtic's late loan recruits, Junior Amadu and Joel Mvuka as well as the huge news that the club knocked back a 3rd bid worth £25 million for Arne Engels! We also react to Scott Wright joining Dundee, Jame Wilson's dream move to Spurs and all of the other comings and goings on Deadline Day! And now it's all said and done with the squads finalise for the remainder of the season, the boys give their final predictions on who they think will win the SPFL Scottish Premiership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:23:44

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Transfer Window Clock Is Ticking For Celtic, Rangers & Hearts | Right In The Coupon

1/29/2026
Si Ferry is back on hosting duties as he joins Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel to look ahead to the weekend SPFL Scottish Premiership games with the title race continuing to heat up! The lads also discuss the latest news coming out of the January Transfer Window as Celtic's lack of movement continues to cause concern among fans while Rangers are showing their intent by knocking back impressive bids for their players as Danny Rohl aims to continue the side's winning run. How much of an impact will the next few days have on Derek McInnes, Danny Rohl and Martin O'Neill's title bid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:16:57

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Hearts 2-2 Celtic + Alan Stubbs & Scott Allan Hibs Reunion! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

1/27/2026
We've got a great show for you this week as Andy Halliday and Slaney are joined by former Celtic defender and iconic Hibs Manager, Alan Stubbs who is reunited with his former player who was at the heart of transfer saga during his time at Easter Road, Scott Allan! There's some phenomenal chat on their days together in Edinburgh as well as great career stories from Alan plus the lads discuss the battle that took place at Tynecastle between Hearts and Celtic which saw Derek McInnes' side maintain their 6-point lead over Martin O'Neill's men after an entertaining 2-2 draw. Plenty to discuss from the game and the rest of the weekend's SPFL Scottish Premiership action as Danny Rohl made it 8 wins in a row for Rangers as they cut the gap with Hearts to 4 points plus Falkirk edge closer to Hibs after a convincing 4-1 for John McGlynn. Will Aberdeen still be looking at the Falkirk Gaffer even after their chaotic 6-2 win over David Martindale's struggling Livingston side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:24:05

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Hearts vs Celtic Preview - Massive Top-Of-the-Table Clash At Tynecastle | Right In The Coupon

1/22/2026
Si Ferry is still on the injury list so Slaney is back on hosting duties this week as he, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to the ENORMOUS top of the table clash between Hearts and Celtic at Tynecastle! Can Martin O'Neill claw back the deficit with the addition of new striker Tomas Cvancara and Derek McInnes' growing injury list with Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin missing along with Beni Baningime through suspension. The lads also discuss the latest January transfer window activity as Rangers, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock all make moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:17:59

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Will Hearts Knock Celtic Out Of Title Race? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

1/20/2026
With Si Ferry off ill this week, Andy Halliday and Slaney lead the show with guests Scott Allan and Tony Watt as they discuss the big talking points from this weekend's Scottish Cup action with league leaders Hearts getting knocked out by Falkirk and Neil Lennon's Dunfermline causing a big upset at East End Park, knocking out his old Scottish Premiership side, Hibs! The lads also look ahead to the enormous top of the table clash at Tynecastle this weekend as Derek McInnes' side take on Celtic in a game that could potentially knock holders Celtic out of the title race? What does Martin O'Neill need to add to his squad in the days leading up to the game and what result would Rangers want as the continue their good form in the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:25:52

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Celtic Escape Falkirk With 3 Points & Hearts Win With 10 Men Again! | Right In The Coupon

1/15/2026
Celtic and Hearts claimed BIG midweek wins as Martin O'Neill's side scraped past an impressive Falkirk side and Derek McInnes' table-toppers managed to win back-to-back games with 10-men to main sustain their 6-point lead in the SPFL Scottish Premiership! Si Ferry, Slaney, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel review both games and discuss the latest January transfer news with Rangers being busy in the last couple of days. We also look ahead to this weekend's Scottish Cup games! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:22:55

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Celtic Transfer Fallout, Gordon's Stunning Save & Rangers Winning Rohl | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

1/13/2026
We've got a great show for you this week as Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday are joined by former Rangers, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen forward, Greg Stewart who makes his 2nd appearance on the show! The lads catch up with Greg on his latest stint in India where he was playing alongside none other than Jason Cummings as well as look back on his days at Rangers, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen! And we of course discuss the latest talking points from the weekend's SPFL Scottish Premiership games as a stunning save from 43 year old Craig Gordon secured a vital 3 points for Hearts, Danny Rohl's Rangers made it back-to-back wins against struggling Aberdeen and Celtic got back to winning ways under returning Gaffer, Martin O'Neill! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:53:59

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Martin O'Neill Returns After Nancy Celtic Disaster + Rangers Beat Aberdeen | Right In The Coupon

1/8/2026
Just when you thought the Scottish Premiership season couldn't get any madder, Celtic go and sack Wilfried Nancy after only 33 days in charge at the club! Martin O'Neill will return to the dugout along with Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham as they attempt to salvage Celtic's title hopes after a disastrous few weeks! Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss all the fallout from the news as well as discuss Rangers' title charge under Danny Rohl, the search for Aberdeen's new Manager and the appointment of Neil McCann as the new Gaffer at Rugby Park! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:00

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Can Wilfried Nancy Survive Celtic's 3-1 Loss To Rangers? | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

1/5/2026
Happy New Year! And what a blockbuster show we have for you to kick-off off 2026 as Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack review Rangers' dramatic 3-1 win over Celtic away from home to put them level on points with their arch-rivals and back in the title race, in the hunt for league leaders, Hearts! The boys review where the game was won and lost for Danny Rohl and Wilfried Nancy and question whether Celtic's new Manager can survive a 6th loss in his first 8 games! We also discuss Dundee's win over Dundee United, Motherwell's electric form over Christmas and Aberdeen's dismal run which has led to the sacking of their Manager, Jimmy Thelin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:14

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Neil Razor Ruddock | Open Goal Meets... Liverpool, West Ham, Spurs & Premier League Cult Hero!

12/26/2025
Join Si Ferry and Slaney for an hilarious chat with one of the Premier League's greatest personalities and characters, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock! Razor shares some brilliant anecdotes from his career at the likes of Millwall, Southampton, Spurs, Liverpool and West Ham. It's a great laugh and fantastic insight with Razor discussing his rollercoaster life and career which has seen him now reach a place of happiness in his life which is reflected in his great form with the lads on this edition of Open Goal Meets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:36:16

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Hearts Beat Rangers & Nancy Gets 1st Celtic Win! | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

12/23/2025
It's the final Keeping The Ball On The Ground of 2025! Hearts proved the worth of their title-chasing status once again as they beat Rangers at Tynecastle to move 12 points clear of Danny Rohl's side. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ian McCall discuss the significance of such a big win for Derek McInnes and his team and whether we can now view them as title favourites... Their closest challengers, Celtic, finally got their first win under new boss Wilfried Nancy in a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen. Can the Frenchman turn his disastrous start around and prove the doubters wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:38:15

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Nancy's Celtic Nightmare Continues + Si & Slaney's Hydro Pints with McCoist! | Right In The Coupon

12/18/2025
Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start at Celtic continued on Wednesday night as his side fell to a 2-1 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice to make it 4 losses out of 4 for the new Gaffer. Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss where this leaves Celtic and what they should do next to keep their title hopes alive! The boys also talk about Open Goal's big news this week that we'll be returning to the Hydro for a huge World Cup party for the Scotland National Team with none other than Ally McCoist! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:28:30

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Nancy Horror Start at Celtic Continues as St Mirren Win the Cup! | Keeping the Ball on the Ground

12/16/2025
The unthinkable happened for Wilfried Nancy and Celtic as the Frenchman lost the crucial Premier Sports Cup Final against St Mirren to make 3 losses from his opening 3 games! Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ross McCormack review an incredible achievement for The Buddies and Stephen Robinson and discuss where Celtic go from here as Nancy has a job on his hands to convince the Celtic support that he's the right man for the job! They also chat about Hearts extending their lead at the top of the table and Stuart Kettlewell getting sacked from his job at Kilmarnock after another damaging defeat. Who next at Rugby Park? #Football #Podcast #SPFL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:30:28

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Can Nancy Bounce Back & Win Celtic 1st Trophy Of the Season? | Right In The Coupon

12/11/2025
It's a huge weekend ahead for Celtic and St Mirren as they take each other on at Hampden for the first piece of silverware of the season in the Premier Sports Cup Final! Can Wilfried Nancy bounce back from his debut defeat to Hearts and produce a trophy for Celtic or will Stephen Robinson etch his name into St Mirren folklore by bringing silverware back to Paisley? And can Hearts and Rangers put more points on the board and increase the pressure on Celtic while they get on with SPFL Scottish Premiership business this weekend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:32:40

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Amazing Gordon Strachan Chat On Football & Life + Celtic 1-2 Hearts | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

12/9/2025
What a show we have for you this week as former Scotland and Celtic Gaffer, Gordon Strachan sits down with Si Ferry, Slaney and Scott Allan to chat about his life and career in the game with brilliant anecdotes from his time Managing at Celtic Park and the National Team plus playing at World Cups under the likes of Jock Stein and his Manager at Aberdeen and Man United, Sir Alex Ferguson! We also discuss the big news from the weekend's action as Wilfried Nancy lost his first game as Celtic Manager to top-of-the table Hearts and is there a revival on at Rangers as Miovski starts to finally get the goals in for Rangers! And we can't have the former Scotland Manager on without discussing the National Team's World Cup draw as Steve Clarke's men have been pitted against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in Boston & Miami! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:02:09

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Martin O'Neill Bows Out As Nancy Is Confirmed & Rangers & Hearts Drop Points | Right In The Coupon

12/4/2025
Martin O'Neill ended his interim reign as Celtic Manager with another win to go level on points with Hearts at the top of the league after they conceded a last-minute equaliser to Kilmarnock at Tynecastle. The lads discuss O'Neill's impact on Celtic this season and question whether it's a gamble to let him go at this stage of the season for new Manager Wilfried Nancy... It was more dropped points for Rangers at Tannadice - has that ended any hope of Danny Rohl's side getting back into the title race? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:31:58

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Can Hearts Survive Celtic Title Charge & Rohl's Rangers Worrying Displays | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

12/2/2025
One of our most popular guests from last year, Ian McCall joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to discuss the latest news coming out of Scottish Football after the weekend's action! Chat includes Celtic's win over Hibs at Easter Road and Wilfried Nancy's appointment being delayed again. Plus another disappointing performance from Rangers as Danny Rohl drops points in the league for the first time while Hearts' lead over Celtic reduces further after their 0-0 draw with Motherwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:47:30

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Wilfried Nancy To Be Named New Celtic Manager & Derek Ferguson Is Back! | Right In The Coupon

11/27/2025
Derek Ferguson is back and there's plenty to catch-up on including his son, Lewis Ferguson's heroics with the Scotland National Team that sees him heading to the World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada this summer as well as the latest restructuring at Rangers with Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell losing their jobs this week amid fan pressure at Ibrox! The lads also discuss the impending arrival of Wilfried Nancy as the new Celtic boss ahead of their trip to face Hibs at Easter Road on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:14:40

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Rangers Sack Thelwell & Stewart + Celtic Close In On Nancy | Keeping The Ball On The Ground

11/25/2025
Major news broke from Ibrox this week that Kevin Thelwell and Patrick Stewart have been let go from their senior positions at the club! Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Tony Watt discuss what this means for Rangers going forward as well as discuss the latest news coming out of the SPFL weekend's action plus the apparent imminent arrival of Wilfried Nancy to Celtic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:39:00