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Improving Scottish Football

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The podcast for fans who want more than the status-quo. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, women’s football, B teams, and fan experience. If you want to see Scottish football grow and develop, then this podcast is for you. Out every second Monday.

Location:

United States

Description:

The podcast for fans who want more than the status-quo. Talking about league reconstruction, the TV deal, playing style, plastic pitches, women’s football, B teams, and fan experience. If you want to see Scottish football grow and develop, then this podcast is for you. Out every second Monday.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Do we need larger away allocations?

4/22/2024
Kieran is joined by journalist Callum McFadden. They discuss: - Does Scottish football need more investment? - Can we learn from leagues with less resources? - Would you pay for an SPFL season pass? Northern Ireland’s 5-year strategy: https://www.nifootballleague.com/media/13555/nifl-strategy-web-version-2023.pdf Away allocations by Scotland’s coefficient: https://twitter.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1719502282062991771 Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, ireland, northern ireland

Duration:00:48:20

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Does VAR ruin the joy of football?

4/8/2024
Kieran is joined by Graeme McGarry from The Herald. They discuss: - Should we bin VAR, like they did in Sweden? - How is the media landscape changing in Scotland? - Why are there so many click-bait articles? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:44:16

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Do fans have a voice in Scottish football?

3/25/2024
Kieran is joined by Paul Goodwin from the Scottish Football Supporters Association. They discuss: - Do the SPFL and SFA value input from supporters? - Is it fair to say that football governance is ‘robust’? - Does the SFA distribute money fairly? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:48:28

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Do Scottish clubs suffer from a lack of strategic direction?

3/11/2024
Kieran is joined by Greg McEwan (Former Commercial Director at Hibs). They discuss: - How many Scottish clubs have mission statements/strategies? - Should there be better communication and transparency with fans? - What innovative methods can clubs use to promote themselves? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:47:57

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How bad could our coefficient get?

2/26/2024
Kieran is joined by Gavin from Scotland's Coefficent. They discuss: - What happens if we drop down the rankings? - How do the new European club competitions work next season? - Are smaller nations at risk from the Superleague? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:58:25

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What would you change about Scottish football?

2/12/2024
Kieran is joined by a host of great guests in this special highlights episode. They discuss: - Do we need incentives for homegrown players? - Do we need to scrap the 11-1 voting system? - Should there be a 20-plenty rule for away supporters? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:29:31

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Would better collaboration amongst clubs create more prosperity?

1/29/2024
Kieran is joined by Iain McMenemy (Chairman of Stenhousemuir). They discuss: - Are SPFL and SFA working groups effective? - Should ticketing and marketing be centralised? - Do lower league cubs deserve a bigger slice of the pie? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, championship, league 1, league 2

Duration:00:47:21

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Do we need more tactical diversity in Scotland?

1/15/2024
Kieran is joined by coach and writer Jamie Hamilton. They discuss: - What is Scotland’s tactical identity? - What does 'total football' and 'positional play' actually mean? - Can Scottish culture help influence our football? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership, relationism, guardiola, postecoglou, conte

Duration:00:55:53

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Is it possible to identify elite talent at a young age?

1/1/2024
Kieran is joined by author and academic Graeme McDowall. They discuss: - Do our clubs know how to create pathways for young players? - Are Performance Schools working? - Do we need rules for homegrown players? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:48:49

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Are the SPFL and SFA fit for purpose?

12/18/2023
Kieran is joined by Stephen McGowan, Chief Football Writer at the Scottish Daily Mail. They discuss: - What do the SPFL and SFA do, and how to they operate? - Do the bigger clubs have too much power? - What is stopping us getting a better TV deal? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and Cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:39:23

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How tough is the economic outlook for Scottish football?

12/4/2023
Kieran is joined by data analyst and financial expert James Dailey. They discuss: - How can we overcome the lack of money in Scottish football? - What are RB Salzburg and AZ Alkmarr doing with analytics and advanced technology? - Would it be best for Celtic and Rangers to leave the Scottish leagues? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot This podcast was produced by Edinburgh Documentary films, a film & media company co-founded by host Kieran Hennigan. We make documentaries for TV and cinemas, but we also work with brands to help tell their stories in impactful and meaningful ways. You can find out more at EdinburghDocs.co.uk and please contact me if you’d like to talk about any potential projects. Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:53:04

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What is life like for a footballer in the SPFL?

11/20/2023
Kieran is joined by Chris Higgins from PFA Scotland (formerly Motherwell, Clyde, Queen of the South, Ayr United and East Fife). They discuss: - How do you prepare for a life after football? - Do too many kids want to be footballers? - Are there too many one-year contracts? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot⁠ Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:31:37

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Is it time for Scottish football to reinvent itself?

11/6/2023
Kieran is joined by commentator Rory Hamilton (Viaplay, TNT Sports and Sky Sports). They discuss: - What should we expect from the national side at Euro 2024? - Why is it important for Scottish football to be more innovative? - Do the clubs have too much power? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com ⁠https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot Scotland, football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:54:44

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Should we recruit more players from abroad?

11/6/2023
Kieran is joined by Erin Grieve (Aberdeen fan and qualified referee). They discuss: - Why should Scottish clubs tap into emerging markets? - Do our clubs hire too many Scottish managers? - How prevalent is misogyny within football? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com ⁠https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:39:07

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Why are Croatia so damn good at football?

10/9/2023
Kieran is joined by Ian Coll - Celtic's former Head of Sports Science, now working in Croatia and Bulgaria. They discuss: - How do they develop world-class players? - Are players and coaches in Croatia more tactically aware? - Are their kids more competitive and driven? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership

Duration:00:45:50

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What can we learn from Norwegian football?

9/25/2023
Kieran is joined by David Weatherston (ex-professional Scottish footballer). They discuss: - How are small Norwegian clubs able to do so well in Europe? - How do they produce the likes of Haaland and Odegaard? - Why is it important to have a good player-trading model? Get in touch: improvingscottishfootball@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Improving_Scot Scotland football, Scottish football, podcast, Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Hibernian, Dundee, St Johnstone, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Motherwell, Ross County, Falkirk, Inverness, Partick Thistle, United, Highlights, Review, BBC, SPL, SPFL, Premiership.

Duration:00:50:55

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Is women's football entering a new era?

9/11/2023
Kieran is joined by Rachael Boyle (Hibs and Scotland). They discuss: - How do we grow the women's game in Scotland? - How is the current Scotland squad shaping up? - Can women's football ever become as popular as men's football?

Duration:00:31:09

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Why do our clubs often struggle in Europe?

8/28/2023
Kieran is joined by Barry Anderson (Edinburgh Evening News). They discuss: - Why have so many clubs struggled to qualify for group-stage European football? - Have we been hindered by poor coaching and tactics? - Are there grounds for optimism?

Duration:00:39:54

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How would league re-construction actually work?

8/14/2023
Kieran is joined by data analyst Graeme Taylor, They discuss: - How many teams should be in each division? - Do we keep the split? - Which European leagues have got 14 or 16 teams - and how do they make it work? Join our FPL league via code: M1dkeq

Duration:00:45:11

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What is the USP of Scottish Football?

7/31/2023
Kieran is joined by David MacDonald (Pie & Bovril). They discuss: - What makes Scottish football unique? - How many teams should be in the Premiership? - Does Hampden need redeveloped? Join our FPL League via code: M1dkeq Find us also on the Fantasy Football Scotland league page.

Duration:00:46:04