Open Goal - Football Show

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.

We've got an absolute belter for you this week with long-serving centre-half and top man, Clint Hill getting a laugh and chat with Si as we look back on the key moments of his career.From an early career Wembley Cup Final with local side Tranmere to working his way up the divisions with Stoke and eventually long time club, QPR.Clint discusses the different eras spent at Loftus Road with one of his favourite gaffers, Neil Warnock to the more turbulent times under Mark Hughes' Premier League side.And we of course go into detail on Clint's season with Rangers where he established himself as a fans' favourite among the Ibrox faithful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground welcomes The Sheriff, Cillian Sheridan to the show as the boys get a good laugh with the big striker while they discuss his early career with Celtic, his funniest teammates, starting against Man Utd in the Champions League and going Vegan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big one this week as Si is joined by Celtic striker, Leigh Griffiths who chats candidly about his career pathway through the likes of Livingston, Dundee, Wolves and Hibs to becoming a goal-scoring centurion at Celtic Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/2QGY26RThis week the boys are joined by former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool and current Reading midfielder, Charlie Adam!Some great laughs and chat from the lads including brilliant stories about Barry Ferguson, Ian Holloway, Brendan Rodgers and Jimmy Bullard!#Rangers #Blackpool #Liverpool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by former Celtic and Wolves left-back, Lee Naylor!Lee discusses coming through at his boyhood team, Wolves and the years which led to him joining Celtic during an historic era under Gordon Strachan where the Glasgow side managed to qualify for the Last 16 of the Champions League two years in a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tam Cowan is in the driving seat this time with Si Ferry as the Off The Ball broadcaster gives us a ride through his regular Saturday jaunt between BBC studios to Fir Park to go watch his beloved Motherwell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keeping the Ball on the Ground continues and this week we're delighted to be joined for a carry on by Sheffield United and Scotland striker Oli McBurnie!The Scotsman discusses life as a player in lockdown, SUFC's unbelievable season so far in the Premier League, Chris Wilder, growing up a Rangers fan and of course the national team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Current Dundee Manager, James McPake joins Si Ferry this week to take a look back on what has been an eventful career for the former centre-half which he has shared with some of the biggest characters and names in the game.We look into the early days of his career during a tumultuous time for Livingston with ongoing financial and boardroom issues effecting the club’s progress under managers such as Richard Gough and Paul Lambert.After chatting about his time down south with Coventry and Chris Coleman, James provides great detail and insight into his time at Hibs as captain which saw 2 Scottish Cup finals, including the infamous 5-1 defeat to arch-rivals Hearts, as well as the shock relegation under Terry Butcher.Then of course we look at his critical time at Dundee which saw him cement himself as a pivotal figure at the club as a key player and eventual 1st team manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by former Southampton, QPR and current West Brom striker, Charlie Austin! Plenty of great laughs and chat from the lads as Charlie talks us through some cracking stories from his rise from the building site to becoming a Premier League player within the space of 5 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys may be in self-isolation but that won't stop us from bringing you your favourite weekly podcast as we welcome current Sheffield Wednesday and former Rangers forward Josh Windass to the show, filmed via video conferencing software from our homes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si Ferry meets Scotland international goalkeeper, David Marshall as we look back on his eventful career to date that's had it all from a fairytale introduction to top-level football for Celtic against Barcelona, trophy hauls, desperate lows, play-offs, promotions and of course plenty of unorthodox teammates to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open Goal: On the Road is back to get you through lockdown as legendary breakfast DJ and GBX Anthems creator, George Bowie gives Si a trip down memory lane to discuss his career, best celebrity stories and of course the fitba and his beloved Greenock Morton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time on the podcast, the boys are answering fans questions with some interesting queries and even more bizarre answers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are still going and bringing you the nation's favourite Scottish Football podcast for another week as we're joined by a man who has been the topic of many an Open Goal tale, Paul McGowan!Gowser is in great form as we look back on his career with plenty of chat on Celtic, St Mirren, Dundee, managers and teammates over the years.Sit back and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si Ferry meets one of Scottish football's most well-known assistant managers as Billy Brown chats through his eventful career.Billy discusses winning the Scottish Cup with Hearts, crossing the Edinburgh divide by moving to rivals Hibs, Romanov years and managing some of the wildest dressing rooms in years gone by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week in a peculiar podcast with no football to review following the shutdown of Scottish Football following the COVID-19 outbreak.The boys have their say on the unprecedented events and also have a chat with special guest, Ryan Stevenson on his career with Hearts, Ayr, Ipswich and Partick Thistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Mirren winger Ross Wallace joins us as our latest guest as he candidly chats with Si about the key moments from his career at Celtic, Sunderland, Burnley & Sheffield Wednesday.Ross’ entertaining chat includes stories ranging from Henrik Larsson, Martin O’Neill, Gordon Strachan, Roy Keane, Burnley’s crazy dressing room & madcap Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Current Hibs and former Dundee United and Celtic no. 10, Scott Allan joins the lads as a special guest this week as we review the latest talking points on Scottish Football and also have a chat about the key moments of Scott's career thus far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.