Open Goal - Football Show

Recorded on Monday 25th October, former Rangers & Scotland striker Kenny Miller joined the boys for the weekly podcast to chat about all things including coaching in Australia, his career and his views on how things are going in Scottish Football at the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football cult hero, Ian Holloway joins us this week to talk us through the key moments from his career and some of the laughs he's had along the way from starting off with Bristol Rovers to his remarkable Premier League journey with Blackpool!A great chat with a great man! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what was probably the most action-packed weekend of the SPFL Premiership season so far, the boys review the key talking points including Hearts dramatically snatching a late draw against Rangers to maintain their unbeaten run, Tam Courts' Dundee United side obliterating Hibs at Easter Road, Celtic finally clicking into gear against Motherwell and Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass mounting more pressure on himself with another defeat.The boys also chat about football nicknames, Ben White's comments about not liking football and Arsene Wenger's proposal to introduce a World Cup every 2 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been another big week for Scotland as the National Team edges closer to securing a World Cup play-off place following an enthralling last-minute 3-2 win over Israel at the weekend. The boys discuss the game and their chances of qualifying as well as chat about VAR coming to Scottish Football and Newcastle becoming the richest club in the world in the last week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last, we have managed to get the man who has been subject of many a classic Open Goal story to join us in the shape of former Celtic, Blackburn and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton!The Premier League winner and Celtic legend chats to Si and Slaney candidly about the highs and lows of his career with a few brilliant stories on managers and players he worked with along the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did it! The boys look back on the incredible night at The Hydro on Sunday after performing in front of the SOLD-OUT 12,000 capacity crowd in one of the largest live audience podcast shows of all time! They discuss the preparations on the day, nerves before the show, the night itself and of course the performance of the legendary Thomas Gravesen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a massive week on Open Goal as our sold-out Hydro show takes place this Sunday! The boys chat about the show's preparations and what the crowd can expect but we don't deviate away from the pressing matters at hand in Scottish Football as we discuss the latest talking points from the weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a buzz around the place as the boys react to last week's announcement that Thomas Gravesen will finally be coming on Open Goal as the headline guest for The Hydro in 2 weeks time!We also review the Dundee Derby as Tam Courts' men take the spoils as well as discuss dropped points for both Celtic and Rangers at the weekend and another defeat for Stephen Glass' Aberdeen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The interviews are back and we've got an absolute legend to kick-off the series as Si Ferry & Slaney sit down with former Newcastle United, Man City & Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given!The candid chat with Ireland's record caps-holder for a goalie goes back to his early career at Celtic where he discusses how the club let him slip through the net during a turbulent time in the East End of Glasgow, to his time with Kenny Dalglish at Blackburn and Newcastle and all the amazing moments and memories he experienced from his time at St James' Park both in the Premier League and in Europe.We of course also chat about his time with Man City at the start of the Sheik Mansour revolution as well as his historic moments and funniest teammate stories with the National Team including the 2002 World Cup, Thierry Henry's Hand Ball and Euro 2012. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads discuss the surprise announcement of Celtic CEO Dom McKay's departure from the club, The Edinburgh Derby, Europa Predictions and stories about teammates fighting with each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a great start to the season for Hearts on their return to the Premiership and we sit down with the man at the helm as Si and Slaney present Robbie Neilson with his Glen's Vodka Manager Of The Month Award for August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a jam-packed show this week as with it being TRNSMT this weekend we're joined by the unbelievable talent that is singer Luke La Volpe to chat all things music and football as well as reviewing Scotland's World Cup Qulaifying campaign so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rangers came out on top in their first meeting with Celtic at Ibrox while both Edinburgh teams top the table, setting up a mouth-watering Edinburgh Derby clash in a couple of weeks time. The team give their views on this as well as the latest comings and goings in the final hours of the transfer market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend marks the first time the Glasgow Giants meet this season in what is probably the hardest to call game between the two in a long time! We also discuss all of the Scottish teams' chances of European qualification and the lads also go through the worst kits they've ever played in after Puma's release of their team's controversial 3rd kits.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads review the weekend's League Cup action and Aberdeen's shock exit as well as weigh-up Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and St Johnstone's chances of European qualification this week.The boys also have a few of their own stories about squad numbers after Phil Jones refused to give his up for Raphael Varane and their experiences travelling away abroad for youth tournaments when coming through as youngsters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SPFL Premiership has been on one since it returned last week with another explosive weekend as Dundee United shocked everyone by beating Rangers at Tannadice to bring their unbeaten run of 41 league games to an end.St Johnstone continue to upset the odds as we discuss their unbelievable result away from against Galatasary in the Europa League as well as chat about the chances the other Scottish teams have of progressing in Europe this week.Andy Halliday also chats us through another win and another goal for him as the feel good factor continues for Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen with all 3 sitting joint-top of the league.And OF COURSE we'll be giving our view on the news everyone in world football is talking about - Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We couldn't have asked for a more dramatic weekend to kick-off the return of League Football in Scotland as we get an insight from Andy Halliday on Hearts' victory over Celtic with the boys also addressing an Open Goal related conspiracy over Andy avoiding a booking for his tackle on Callum McGregor!The lads also chat through the rest of the games including a thriller at Fir Park between Motherwell and Hibs, Dundee's return to top-flight action and Rangers carrying on where they left off with a rampant display at Ibrox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domestic football is finally back and we've sent Si, Slaney, Andy and Kev down the boozer to look ahead to a new season with plenty of fresh faces and major talking points in what is set-up to be another very exciting season in Scotland's top-flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been emotional! The finish line is on the horizon as we host our final podcast of the Euros Daily series with the lads looking back on the best moments from our run of podcasts and live shows.We also look ahead to the final and discuss who we're tipping to win between Italy and England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only 2 match days left and we've got a very special guest on as we near the finish line of the series... the one and only, Gary Holt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Hutton is back with the lads to discuss the outcome of the Euros Quarter-Finals as England are now installed favourites for the tournament with just 2 games to go. We also ask Kyle about his season ahead at Cowdenbeath as well as Kal Naismith's claims that he made him out to be a shitebag and grass in his famous kidnapping story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tournament is nearing its end as we check in on the boys for an update on just how burst they are after 19 days of morning podcasts and live show events at night. Will they make it to the end?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Day of 18 of the daily Euros podcast and the quarter finals are now upon us with England now in a strong position after defeating Germany in the Last 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys review what was undoubtedly the best day of the tournament so far with World Champions France getting knocked out by Switzerland on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw while Spain went through after an equally exciting win over Croatia.The Stones vs Rudiger debate crops up again ahead of the England vs Germany clash as Slaney and Si battle over who they think is the better centre-half. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are joined by Glasgow City star Leanne Crichton as we look back on another big night at the Open Goal Summer Festival in SWG3 as well as review the first shock result of the Last 16 with Scotland's conquerors Czech Republic knocking out Holland and Ronaldo's Portugal heading home after defeat to Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys review the last 24 hours of action from Euro 2020 as Wales crashed out of the tournament and Italy edged through against a resolute Austria side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full team is back together for the first time since Scotland crashed out as we look back and reflect upon the campaign as well as look ahead to some huge clashes in the Last 16 including Germany vs England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wasn't to be in the end as Scotland fell to Croatia 3-1 at Hampden meaning the Euro 2020 journey is over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day is here when we could finally qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ever if Scotland can beat Croatia tonight at Hampden! Scotland international Barry Bannan joins the panel as we look ahead to the national team's biggest game in years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by the Hampden Hero, St Johnstone's Shaun Rooney as he sits with the boys and chews over Scotland's chances to qualify for the Last 16 tomorrow as well as give us an insight into a truly incredible season for St Johnstone which saw them win the double of which he scored the winner in both cup finals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're buzzing today to be joined by our first husband & wife duo on the show in the form of world-famous Scottish musician Amy MacDonald and Partick Thistle defender Richard Foster as we chat to them about all things Scotland at the Euros and their hopes for qualification! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the morning after the night before as the boys are joined by Josh Windass to look back on a fantastic Scotland performance at Wembley to keep our Euros hopes alive!We also chat about the unbelievable scenes at Open Goal's Summer Football Festival at SWG3 as the Euros party continued! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judgement day has arrived as Scotland travel down to Wembley to take on England in a crucial Group D match and we're joined by the last man who last scored against them with his 2 famous stunning free-kicks, Leigh Griffiths! Come on the boys!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's only one more day until the massive encounter against England at Wembley. The boys discuss our chances as well as review yesterday's games and Gareth Bale masterclass which has all but taken Wales through to the Group Stages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Scotland's crucial game against England at Wembley edges closer, we're joined by Charlie Mulgrew to look ahead to the game as well as look back on the phenomenon that is Cristiano Ronaldo after his 2 goals last night for Portugal and review France vs Germany!And of course it wouldn't be right not to have Charlie on without having a few stories chucked in there as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wasn't the result we were hoping for in our first game in a major tournament for 23 years but there's still 6 points to play for! The boys are joined by Tony Watt to dissect the game and discuss what we need to do now against England to get our campaign up and running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 years of hurt are finally over as Scotland are set to take part in the Euros!!It's party time as we discuss the biggest day in Scottish Football in years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a belter for you today as we're joined by a man making his debut today who has been the topic of many a classic Open Goal story... Kal Naismith!We get a few hilarious stories from Kal and the boys also look ahead to Scotland's Group D kicking off with England's campaign starting against Croatia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Day 2 of Euro 2020 and today we're joined by Euro 2016 official and top-flight Scottish referee Bobby Madden to discuss VAR at the tournament, previous big names he's reffed that'll be playing at the Euros as well as chat through last night's opening game between Turkey and Italy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day has finally arrived! Euro 2020 is finally here and we are kicking off the first of our daily Euros podcasts with Snooker legend and Scotland fanatic, John Higgins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're only days away from Euro 2020 finally kicking-off and we've gathered the team to look ahead to Scotland's first major tournament in 23 years. HOWEVER, in the nature of balance we're also joined by a man who has had his fair share to say about Scottish football as we take Jamie O'Hara to task over his recent comments on our game as we go toe-to-toe on who is going to come out on top of Group D! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're delighted to bring you a 2 for 1 as both the Glen's Vodka SPFL Championship and League 1 Managers of the Year, Dundee's James McPake and Partick Thistle's Ian McCall sit down with Si Ferry to look back on a unique season under unprecedented circumstances which saw the two clubs gain promotion from their respective divisions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The domestic campaign has came to a conclusion and the Open Goal boys have gathered to pick their team of season as well as decide upon who should claim the Manager of the Year award! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si and Slaney sit down with their former teammate, Stephen O'Donnell to discuss the highs and lows of the right-backs career from being told at a young age to quit the game due to a health scare to then eventually becoming a Scotland International and en route to the country's first major tournament in 23 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last Keeping the Ball on the Ground of the domestic season before we kick-off our Euro 2020 build-up so in honour of that we're recording today's show from the site of our Summer Football Festival at SWG3! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another instalment of our madcap review of the week's talking points from down south in the English Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si and Slaney are getting a candid chat with Hearts Manager and Glen's Vodka SPFL Championship Manager of the Month for April, Robbie Neilson.Robbie talks to the boys about a tough but successful season in the Championship, what it's been like managing our very own Andy Halliday, the Scottish Cup Final thrillers against Celtic, managers he played under such as Sven Goran Eriksson as well as some chat on his playing days including Ronaldinho terrorising his old teammate Stephen Pressley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer is upon most of the football industry so the boys reflect on some of their best memories from their summer breaks including stag dos, holidays, famous players they've grabbed a pint with while abroad and also the dreaded pre-season programmes for when they return.The lads also look ahead to an exciting match-up in the Scottish Cup Final this weekend with Hibs taking on St Johnstone as well as discuss the final outcome of the tight SPFL Premiership relegation battle as Kilmarnock now must take on Dundee to fight for their place to stay in the top league Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the lads discuss Aguero's missed panenka penalty against Chelsea and whether Pep really was raging at it or not, N'Golo Kante driving home in a Mini Cooper after an absolute masterclass in the Champions League, Big Sam getting relegated for the 1st time and is Mason Mount on Phil Foden's level? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads have just about recovered from last week's Open Goal team day out to bring you the full match-report on the day's messy proceedings. We of course also discuss the latest football talking points including Hibs and St Johnstone's victories in the weekend's Scottish Cup Semi-Finals, a full-house for Rangers for this year's POTY nominations, Jack Hendry's hilarious 'space cadet' video that went viral this week and Mahrez discussing his failed St Mirren trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.