Open Goal - Football Show

It's party time on the podcast as Boogie Fever has gone international since the Scottish National Team booked their place at next year's Euros! The boys get the festivities underway with an amazing performance from the hugely talented internet sensation Brooke Combe before getting discussing the incredible last few days that have given the nation a much needed lift in 2020! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a deeper look at the new feature-length documentary about three of the game's greatest ever managers who shaped the future of some of the world's most iconic clubs - Stein, Shankly and Busby.The film's creator, Jonny Owen chats with Si about the background of the film and provides an insight into the story of three men from Scotland who would go on to change the face of European football forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things get a bit tasty on this week's podcast as the boys chat through a massive week for Scotland as well as discuss Celtic's recent up and down form, Rangers thumping of Hamilton and Aberdeen being on the charge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two of the UK’s favourite football podcasts finally meet up as Si and Slaney talk to Jon Parkin and Chris Brown about some of the craziest moments from their football careers and how their paths crossed to begin making their podcast together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from his Edinburgh Derby victory which sealed a Scottish Cup Final place for Hearts, Andy Halliday joins the boys to look back on the semi-finals played at the weekend as well as all other topics that have the world of football talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Si this week is a man who played in one of the most famous games in Celtic's history, as Adam Matthews looks back on the iconic night when the Glasgow club beat one of the game's greatest ever teams, Barcelona.The full-back also reflects on his other key moments from his time in Glasgow as well as the rest of his career with Cardiff, Sunderland and Wales and we review some of the world-class players he's played with such as Gareth Bale and Virgil van Dijk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a KTBOTG SPECIAL for you this week as Si and Slaney are joined by former Celtic winger, Aiden McGeady to have a chat about all things football, Ireland, Everton, Russia, teammates and Sunderland! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big one took place at the weekend and the top team in Scottish Football along with guest star Barry Ferguson are here to dissect Rangers victory over Celtic and what that might mean for the rest of the season to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by the character that is Danny Graham who gets a good laugh with Si looking back on his career so far which has seen him light up the Premier League in a top Swansea side under Brendan Rodgers, have 2 very different spells at Sunderland as well as gain some hilarious stories with friend of the show Charlie Mulgrew at Blackburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a massive week for Scottish football as the national team managed to navigate itself through to the final play-off game for Euros qualification to set up a huge game with Serbia next month!The boys will discuss the performance and their hopes for the game as well as preview the first Celtic vs Rangers duel of the season which will see NO FANS present for the first time ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si is joined by a man who has won medals for both Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur and has a great story to tell on the journey of his footballing career - Ramon Vega!The Swiss defender has came across some lively characters from his time in the game including Martin O'Neil, Henrik Larsson, David Ginola, Teddy Sheringham, Ally McCoist, George Graham and even Elton John at Watford! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang of 4 are back together as Andy Halliday returns following signing for new club Hearts!He gives us the lowdown on the move and the boys also discuss the latest updates in Scottish football and Scotland’s upcoming UEFA Nations League play-off vs Israel as well as chatting about a mental weekend in the Premier League down south! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Keeping the Ball on the Ground Special today as for the first time since he managed the maverick during the winger's infamous spell at Clyde, Barry Ferguson is reunited with his old player Slaney again!Hilarity awaits as the boys catch-up on old times as well as get a good chat with Barry on all things Rangers, Scotland, Souness, his big brother Derek and his career in general! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's not many more illustrious careers in the game than our guest's this week as Alex McLeish chats with Si about his days as a player and manager at the top level of British and European football.This includes stories from his days playing under Sir Alex Ferguson in his historic Aberdeen team that saw them sweep domestic honours and clinch the club's most famous victory - the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1983 vs Real Madrid.We also discuss Alex's time in management from making his name at Motherwell and Hibs to winning 2 of Rangers' most dramatic title victories as well as a treble at Ibrox before going into detail about the ups and downs of both his spells taking charge of the Scottish National Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nation's top team of Si, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Kev return to look back on last weekend's SPFL fixtures as well chat about the new Premier League season, Neymar, and what were the highest rankings the boys had on FIFA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si is joined by Ireland Internationalist Andy Reid to talk about his eventful career playing under and with some of the biggest names British football has seen including Roy Keane, Edgar Davids, Martin Jol, Damien Duff, Robbie Keane, Dwight Yorke and many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International week is over and the nation’s top team of Si, Slaney and Kev mull over both of Scotland’s games against Israel and Czech Republic as they assess how we are set up for next month’s Euros play-off games. The boys also discuss the transfer window, Foden and Greenwood’s breaking of Covid-19 rules, the new Spurs Documentary and Stephen Hendry coming out of retirement! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a great laugh for you this week as Derby County midfielder and Scotland international, Graeme Shinnie shares some brilliant stories from his time in the game working with characters from Terry Butcher, John Hughes to Wayne Rooney and Philip Cocu!Graeme also reflects on the dressing rooms he played in with Aberdeen under Derek McInnes as well as discusses his time with the national team and the backlash the team received following Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Kazakhstan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the nation’s favourtie football podcast and we’re delighted to say this week we’re joined by 4-Time World Snooker Champion, John Higgins! The boys cover the latest stories in football from the past week and also delve a bit into John’s career as a world-class snooker player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si Ferry sits down former Aberdeen, Birmingham, Swindon & Salford striker Adam Rooney to discuss some of the funniest moments from his career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a first for Keeping the Ball on the Ground as Andy Halliday and Slaney are on the podcast for the first time together as the boys discuss everything from Morelos and Kent's Rangers future at Ibrox, the Bolingoli calamity at Celtic, Transfer News for Aberdeen and Livi and have a look back on the Champions League Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an absolutely HUGE podcast for you this week as the lads are joined by FA Cup Winning Arsenal left-back and top man, Kieran Tierney!Kieran has a laugh and carry-on with the lads as we chat through all the key moments of his career with Celtic and the Gunners. Definitely not one to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the way from Miami we're joined by former Celtic and St Mirren winger, Lewis Morgan who chats with Si on the path that led him to become the Number 7 for international superstar David Beckham's Inter Miami CF!It's a great insight from Lewis who discusses coming through Rangers' academy as a youth player, making his breakthrough at St Mirren, thriving under manager Jack Ross, getting a huge to Glasgow giants Celtic, playing under Brendan Rodgers & Neil Lennon, starting the League Cup Final against Rangers as well as his loan experience at Sunderland which saw him feature in the infamous Netflix documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never a dull moment in Scottish Football as footballers breaking quarantine rules throw further doubt over Premiership football being played in the coming weeks.Luckily, your boys are here to bring a bit of levity to the current situation as we look back on the weekend games, transfer speculation, Jamie O'Hara's Scottish Football comments and the hero Andrea Pirlo going into Juve as 1st team manager after only 1 week in charge of the U23 team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Simon's former teammates joins the show this week as Sky Sports Presenter and former Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds man, David Prutton talks us through his eventful career in the game.David isn't short of a story or two having played under the likes of Strachan, Redknapp, Big Ron and David Platt in his career while sharing a dressing room with some of the game's biggest stars including John Terry, Ian Wright, Gareth Bale, Pierre Van Hooijdonk and Richard Gough! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big one this week as one of our most popular guests is reunited with the boys with the return of former Celtic player, Charlie Mulgrew!Hilarity ensues as the boys discuss the opening weekend of SPFL Premiership football, regale old football stories and chat about Charlie's former teammate Kieran Tierney's recent FA Cup success with Arsenal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a belter for you this week as Si is joined by the hilarious Kevin McDonald as he recounts some of the funniest and most mental moments from his time in football throughout his time in Scotland with Dundee and in the English Premier League with Burnley and Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The kick-off to what could possibly be one of the most historic seasons in Scottish Football history is only days away and the team have got it all covered with our big preview show!Chat includes Celtic's hopes for 10-in-a-row, Morelos' future at Rangers, Covid-19 Impact, new managerial appointments and this year's relegation battle!Sit back and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si is joined by Derby County striker and top lad, Martyn Waghorn! The lads chat through Martyn’s career progression from starting out at Sunderland with Roy Keane through to establishing his senior career at Wigan & Leicester before joining Rangers during an eventful time at Ibrox.We also touch upon his return to England where his form at Ipswich led to a huge £9 million move to current club Derby where he discusses working under Frank Lampard, Phillip Cocu and the drama of reaching the 2019 Play-Off Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown is on to the return of Scottish Football so the boys catch-up on all things pre-season and signings as well as a look at other topics that have had everyone talking recently including the leaked clip from the Spurs documentary with Mourinho handing out some colourful advice to his players, Leeds promotion to the Premier League and Clive Tyldesly's dramatic announcement at being dropped from ITV's England coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're delighted to be joined by one of the biggest personalities the Scottish game has seen with the effervescent Jim Leishman chatting with Si about his playing and management career.From scoring the winner at Ibrox, to rejuvenating his beloved Dunfermline on multiple occasions as Manager and leading a newly established Livingston to their remarkable rise to 3rd in Scotland's top flight - this one is as mad a story as you'll hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a player we've got joining us today! Premier League winner and 100-cap Irish International, Damien Duff joins Si this week to talk through the winger's illustrious career at the top level of the game.Damien chats with us about his early start at Blackburn coming through under the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson and Graeme Souness before announcing himself to the world with his stand-out display for Ireland at the 2002 World Cup in Japan & South Korea.He also gives his take on the Roy Keane vs Mick McCarthy bust-up that kicked off in Saipan as well as discussion the other big characters he was involved with in his career at Chelsea including Ranieri and of course Jose Mourinho who he secured 2 Premier League titles with during an historic era at Stamford Bridge.We also cover his difficult time at Newcastle, the highs of reaching the UEFA Cup Final with Fulham as well as the crazy story of his whirlwind stint at Celtic where he went from reserve team manager to on the touchline with the 1st team achieving history alongside Neil Lennon and John Kennedy.What a career and what an interview! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loads to talk about on this week's podcast as we're joined by top-flight referee, Bobby Madden and new regular, Andy Halliday!The boys chat through the newly released SPFL Premiership fixtures, behind closed door experience for referees, Dundee United's new appointment, on-pitch brawls and who's going down in the English Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northern Ireland hero and former Rangers, Hearts & Burnley forward is in the hot seat this week as he chats with Si about his colourful career playing in both Britain and abroad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After his hit interview with Si Ferry, we’re delighted to welcome back former Rangers man Andy Halliday as he joins Si and Kev to chat through the latest news from the world of football including Robbie Neilson's shock decision to return to Hearts, Fraser Forster's Celtic future, Rangers summer transfer business and the return of the Premier League down south! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're delighted to be joined by one of the most charismatic personalities in Scottish Football, big John 'Yogi' Hughes.Yogi has some brilliant stories for Si as he looks back on his playing days with the likes of Celtic, Hibs, Swansea and Falkirk as well as providing an insight into his time in management, coaching the likes of Russel Lately, Anthony Stokes, Kasper Schmeichel and Scott Arfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our podcast guest is former Aberdeen, Rangers, St Johnstone and Ross County defender, Richard Foster who has some great tales from his time in the game playing under the likes of Jimmy Calderwood, Walter Smith as well as sharing a dressing room with some of the biggest characters that have landed in Scottish Football in recent times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rangers utility man and diehard fan, Andy Halliday joins Si Ferry this week for a chat looking back on the key moments of his career so far where he takes the opportunity to regale some of the funniest stories from his time in the game.Aside from an in-depth discussion on his time at Ibrox, Andy also discusses his early career at Middlesbrough with Gordon Strachan, loan-spell at Blackpool with Ibrox hero Barry Ferguson as well as the crazy early days playing with the likes of Robert Snodgrass, Leigh Griffiths and Graham Dorrans at Livingston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Premier League Restart this week, Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean joins the boys for a carry-on as he looks back at some of the funniest moments from his career including stories about teammates and managers from his days at St Mirren, Aberdeen and Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a right good laugh for you this week as former Dundee, Rangers, Cardiff and Aberdeen midfielder Gavin Rae is in good form as he reflects on some of the most key (and mental) moments of his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're buzzing to be joined by the legend that is Tubes for this week's Keeping the Ball on the Ground!The Soccer AM veteran talks us through some of the best stories from his time on the cult football show as well as telling us all about his new YouTube channel 'Tubes Golf Life', his battle with alcoholism and his take on recent events in Scottish Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si sits down with one of the best Scottish midfielders of a generation as Paul Lambert talks us through the story of his incredible career.This discussion includes lifting the Scottish Cup at the age of only 17 with St Mirren, being a free agent with no club after leaving Motherwell to take on a mysterious offer from a Dutch agent which would go on and lead to winning the Champions League with Dortmund less than a year later!Paul also reflects on his eventful time at Celtic where he was first tasked to help the team prevent Rangers' pursuit for 10 league titles in a row before playing a crucial role in the club's return as the dominant force in Scottish football with the arrival of Martin O'Neill which led to a historic a treble and Paul taking Celtic to a European Final as club captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had to stretch the Top 10 show to 15 this week as there's too many to pick from when it comes to Scottish Football's highest profile signings in recent history!Who met the high expectations and who flopped on their a*se!? The boys discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rangers goalkeeper and Si Ferry’s ex-teammate, Wes Foderingham joins us this week for an epic and hilarious chat on the big moments from his career.There’s some great insight from his Rangers days where he played a key part in the club’s rise to the Premiership as he discusses the team’s progress in recent years, teammates and managers including Warburton, Murty, Pedro and current gaffer Gerrard.We also couldn’t have him on without asking about his famous on-field bust-up with Swindon manager, Paolo Di Canio when he hauled him off the pitch after 21 mins which led to Di Canio’s viral post-match interview rant about the keeper.A right good laugh and great chat with the top man that is Wes Foderingham. Don’t miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The now departed Hibernian striker, Marc McNulty joins the lads for this week’s podcast as we get plenty of chat on his time at Easter Road and the other key points from his career including his Scotland debut on that infamous night in Kazakhstan, his time at the Stadium of Light during the ‘Sunderland Till I Die’ era and one of our favourtie managers to hear about, Nigel Clough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newcastle forward and former teammate of Si's from his eventful Di Canio days at Swindon joins us this week to look back on some hilarious stories from his football career including the mad days with the passionate Italian as well as details on Bournemouth's amazing rise to the Premier League under Eddie Howe and his career at Newcastle United so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Keeping the Ball on the Ground Top 10 is back and this time the boys are selecting their best players to play in the SPFL outside Celtic and Rangers from 1998 to present day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ve got a big guest joining us as former Celtic gaffer Ronny Deila chats with Si Ferry to look back on his eventful 2 years at Celtic Park.We discuss Ronny’s route to management which saw him gain a big reputation in Norway after taking relegation battlers Stromsgodset from fighting the drop to league champions within a few years.Ronny also describes the process of becoming Celtic manager and the early days with the squad as he attempted to revise the culture to fit his own style of play. Thereafter, the boys get right into the nitty gritty of Ronny’s time at the club, the highs and lows and how he reviews his place in the club’s history as the winner of 2 championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a bonus Keeping the Ball on the Ground for you this week as the boys kick-off a new Top 10 series where they count down their 10 to 1s on a different category each week!This instalment features the Top 10 Worst Players to play in the SPFL from 1998 to present day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've not only got one but TWO Motherwell wonder kids on the podcast this week as Slaney's fellow Fir Park starlet, David Turnbull joins the lads this week.The boys chat through what they're getting up to in lockdown as well as chat to David about his Motherwell teammates, his injury and his near-move to Celtic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.