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The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis

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The latest talking points in the national game with the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. Breaking news, views and analysis

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English


Episodes
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It’s the Scottish Cup preview

1/16/2026
Looking ahead to the Scottish Cup weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Cillian Sheridan and Moira Gordon...

Duration:00:26:20

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Ten-man Hearts triumph again and Celtic overcome Falkirk plus transfer window roundup.

1/15/2026
We look at where the title race lies now after Hearts beat St Mirren despite another red card and Celtic huff and puff their way to a victory over Falkirk, plus the latest news from the transfer window in the Scottish Premiership. With Charlotte Cohen, Stephen McGowan and Rory Loy.

Duration:00:26:16

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Sportsound: Hearts and Celtic with big wins in title race

1/14/2026
Sportsound has reaction after two big wins in the Scottish Premiership as the title race continues, with 10-man Hearts beating St Mirren and Celtic edging past Falkirk.

Duration:00:50:34

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Can Falkirk upset a revitalised Celtic, and will Hearts keep on winning? It’s the midweek preview.

1/14/2026
We preview this evening’s Scottish Premiership matches as overperforming Falkirk host a rejuvenated Celtic and Hearts look to maintain their lead at the top of the league at home to St Mirren. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott Allan and Gordon Waddell.

Duration:00:27:35

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Ross County are the Championship disruptors and Stenhousemuir are rampant - We go beyond the Premiership

1/13/2026
Ross County’s win over Partick Thistle disrupts the Championship title race, Stenhousemuir make the news in League One and Spartans start to pull away from the pack in League Two. With Andy Burke, Scott Fraser and Craig Telfer.

Duration:00:26:57

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Martin O’Neill back in the Celtic hotseat and a Craig Gordon wonder save – it's the weekend debrief.

1/12/2026
Martin O’Neill makes a triumphant second return as Celtic interim manager as Craig Gordon saves all three points for Hearts and Rangers ease past Aberdeen again – it's the weekend debrief. With Jonathan Sutherland, Michael Stewart and Andy Halliday.

Duration:00:25:21

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Sportsound: Reaction as stunning Gordon save keeps Hearts clear at the top and Rangers ease by Aberdeen

1/11/2026
Richard Gordon and the team review Sunday's Scottish Premiership action as Hearts and Rangers both win

Duration:00:45:09

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Sportsound : Reaction to Saturday's Scottish football drama as Celtic return to winning ways under O'Neill

1/10/2026
Andy Halliday and Tom English are joined by the fans, discussing the big talking points including Celtic's crucial win, a stalemate at Easter Road and a huge win for Falkirk.

Duration:01:13:33

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The SPFL weekend preview

1/9/2026
Looking ahead to the weekend fixtures. With Charlotte Cohen, Rory Loy and Joelle Murray. It's the return of Martin O'Neill... again. Motherwell travel to Easter Road and can new Killie boss Neil McCann get off to a winning start?

Duration:00:25:23

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The Premiership tactics board – Who's making it work and who’s getting it wrong

1/8/2026
We examine what's working or not with clubs' tactics in the Premiership, from Rangers going back to basics and Motherwell’s passing masterclasses to what went wrong for Wilfried Nancy on the pitch and how Kilmarnock can turn things round. With Charlotte Cohen, Robbie Neilson and John Walker.

Duration:00:26:54

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Rangers and Aberdeen in focus plus McCann joins Killie.

1/7/2026
We focus on Rangers and Aberdeen after their match on Tuesday – assessing the Danny Rohl era at Ibrox and Aberdeen’s search for a new manager and we discuss Neil McCann taking the reins at Kilmarnock. With Charlotte Cohen, Scott McDermott and Ryan Flynn.

Duration:00:28:20

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Sportsound : Debating a tumultuous week for Celtic and Aberdeen as Rangers win again edging closer to league leaders Hearts.

1/6/2026
Michael Stewart, Pat Bonner, Willie Miller and Tom English debate Celtic's disruptive season and Aberdeen's sacking of Jimmy Thelin. Plus reaction to Rangers' latest win

Duration:01:11:46

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Thirty three days, 18 goals conceded and six defeats – Wilfried Nancy departs as Celtic manager.

1/6/2026
Martin O'Neill returns to Celtic as interim manager after the departure of Wilfried Nancy after just eight games. And we preview tonight’s Premiership fixtures as Rangers host managerless Aberdeen and there’s a six-pointer at the bottom of the table as St Mirren visit Livingston. With Andy Burke, Tom English, Stephen McGowan and Lee Miller.

Duration:00:38:01

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Aberdeen part ways with Jimmy Thelin and there’s more pressure on Wilfried Nancy – it's the weekend debrief.

1/5/2026
Aberdeen and Jimmy Thelin part company plus we examine what the result of Saturday’s Old Firm match means for both sides as Hearts’ lead at the top of the table returns to six points and Dundee are now the team to watch in the Premiership – it's the weekend debrief. With Ray Bradshaw, Cammy Bell and Michael Grant.

Duration:00:26:43

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Sportsound: The new year brings new drama in the Scottish Premiership

1/4/2026
Richard Gordon is joined by Stephen Craigan and Michael Grant to pick over the bones of the Saturday's fixtures including the Old Firm and Dundee derbies.

Duration:01:48:53

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Sportsound : Nancy's Celtic exposed yet again as New Year derby defeat piles on more pressure.

1/3/2026
Post-match reaction to an impressive win for Rangers at Celtic Park as Nancy's side collapse. Hearts move 6 clear at the top plus Dundee take the spoils at Tannadice.

Duration:01:05:46

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Sportsound: Wins for Motherwell, Rangers, Hibs, Dundee and Dundee Utd

12/30/2025
The final fixtures of 2025 in the Scottish Premiership saw a huge result for Motherwell who beat Celtic, plus wins for Rangers, Hibernian, Dundee and Dundee Utd.

Duration:00:48:32

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Big games from top to bottom in the Premiership – it's the midweek preview.

12/30/2025
We look forward to the last games of 2025 with Celtic facing a tricky trip to Motherwell, Hibs and Aberdeen both seeking a confidence-building win and Dundee facing Kilmarnock in a six-pointer in the bottom six. With Iona Ballantyne, Cillian Sheridan and Rory Loy.

Duration:00:28:22

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Another quiet year in Scottish football – it's the 2025 debrief

12/29/2025
We round up all the major talking points of the year and look forward to what will be the big stories of 2026 with Ray Bradshaw, Craig Telfer and Stephen McGowa

Duration:00:28:16

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How Scotland made it to World Cup 2026

12/28/2025
After 28 years, Scotland are back in the World Cup finals, with manager Steve Clarke guiding the national team through qualification and the most dramatic climax at Hampden Park.

Duration:00:56:40