Open Goal - Football Show

This week we welcome our first ever referee guest on Open Goal as Bobby Madden to talks us through life as a 'man in the middle' and the route he has taken from becoming an amateur ref to managing games at the top level of European football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from making the William Hill Scottish Cup draw, Si is back with the team as they reflect on a very eventful weekend which saw the Quarter-Finals throw up many a talking point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Scotland International & current Sportscene pundit, Steven Thompson joins Si this week in a very funny conversation to look over the striker’s career.The chat spans his introduction to professional football with Dundee United to his ‘surreal’ time at Rangers playing alongside some of the top players in the country. We also delve into the memorable moments he had in his career down south after his initial move to Cardiff and subsequent signing for Burnley which saw him achieve promotion to the English Premier League.And of course, we touch on the fairytale swan song which saw him become a cup winner for his boyhood team St Mirren which saw him round of his career in perfect fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another instalment of the award-winning podcast, the boys discuss the implosion at Ibrox that has everyone scratching their heads, what terrible signings can do to team morale and look ahead to this weekend's William Hill Scottish Cup Quarter-Finals.There's also a new celebrity listener reveal... and it's a big one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legend of many Open Goal tales from our many guests, we are delighted to welcome former Hearts, Falkirk, Kilmarnock & Bradford Gaffer, Jim Jefferies to the show!Jim talks us through some of the key moments of his career from starting out in the amateur leagues to dealing with unorthodox owners and securing history with his boyhood team Hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rangers, Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Wigan utility man, Lee McCulloch is in the driving seat with Si Ferry in another instalment of our Open Goal: On The Road series in association with Road Safety Scotland.The lads talk motors, entertainment on team buses, Bullard, Ferguson, Walter Smith and anything else to do with the other side of the game you don't usually see! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us again this week as former Rangers and current Clyde winger, Gregg Wylde accompanies the boys on this week's show as we give our own unique and irreverent view on the topics that have everyone talking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si sits down to have an epic conversation with former Scotland International, Kenny Miller as he looks back candidly on his trophy-laden career spent at Ibrox.One of very few men to have crossed the Glasgow divide between Celtic and Rangers, Kenny discusses the many highs and lows that have came with a love of playing the game that saw him continue his career up until the age of 40. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fromer Partick Thistle, Kilmarnock and Morton midfielder, Gary Harkins joins the lads this week to chat through his career as well as all the recent topical matters such as Storm Ciara wreaking havoc on the Scottish game at the weekend, Kenny Miller's retirement from football and the William Hill Scottish Cup Quarter Final draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team chat through the final deadline deals that were secured by Scottish clubs on the final day of the January window. They also discuss Flo Kamberi's comments that irked his parent club's fans following his move to Rangers which gets them chatting about their experiences with loan players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re exploring Scotland’s Capital city this week as Michael Stewart picks up Si ti take a jaunt between his losing stomping grounds, Easter Road and Tynecastle.The pair discuss Michael’s playing career which wasn’t without its controversial moments during his time at boyhood club Hearts, arch-rivals Hibs and of course Manchester United where he played with one of the best teams the Premier League has seen.Strap in for an enjoyable and candid chat in association with Road Safety Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys look back on the big talking points of the weekend's SPFL action as Hearts had their say on the title race. They also discuss the idea of the English League Cup switching to a 'British Cup' which evokes old memories of when some of the boys played in the England's 3rd trophy and also chat about Scottish striker, Jason Cummings scoring a brace against World Champions Liverpool in the FA Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian International and former Rangers captain, Craig Moore sits down with Si Ferry this week to have a candid chat about the ups and downs of his career at Ibrox and beyond with plenty of great stories and reflections on some of the biggest moments from his time in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Keeping the Ball on the Ground, your one and only podcast for bringing you the best banter and insight from Scottish Football! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GMS is back in town and we took the opportunity to sit down with the winger from Thurso to chat through his career so far.In throughly entertaining and funny conversation, GMS talks us through being at Liverpool as a young lad and training with the likes of Gerrard, Torres and Alonso.We also go into detail on his time in Scotland where he experienced a career resurgence at Dundee United where he built his reputation as a skilful and ruthless winger which earned him his big move to Celtic where he played champions league and won titles before moving onto Aberdeen.Gary is brilliantly candid on life as a footballer outside of the game with brilliant stories about times spent with teammates and of course there’s a certain story involving a river in there as well... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back fresh from their winter break and are chomping at the bit to get stuck into some of the biggest talking points that have developed over the festive weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si is joined by Braveheart himself for the opening episode of 2020 as Colin Hendry discusses his eventful career which saw him clinch an historic Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers, win a treble with his boyhood heroes Rangers and also Captain Scotland at the country's last major tournament against the Brazilian superstars at France '98. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Celtic winger, Bobby Petta sits down with Si to talk through his career which began coming through with some of the top youth players in Holland at hometown club, Feyenoord.Bobby tells us about his introduction to UK football when he joined the lively dressing room at Ipswich led by George Burley and containing the likes of Kieron Dyer, Matt Holland, Jason Cundy and Tony Mowbray.And we of course got onto the Dutchman's shining moments from his career and we talk through his move to Scottish giants, Celtic where he would play a key part in some of the most defining moments of Martin O'Neill's era at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys dissect the big game which took place at the weekend as Celtic snuck victory away from Rangers in what was a dramatic cup final at Hampden.The lads also look back on other significant results from the SPFL weekend as Hibs handed out a doing to Aberdeen and St Mirren climb off the foot of the table following a huge rest against Hamilton Accies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The voice of Scottish Football and Sky Sports commentator, Ian Crocker is our latest driver on Open Goal: On The Road as he and Si Ferry cruise along Glasgow to visit the locations that have provided some of the most iconic moments in his time covering our game!In association with Road Safety Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by a special guest this week in the form of Scotland Internationalist, Johnny Russell! The Sporting Kansas forward discusses the latest talking points from the weekend's games with the lads as well as look ahead to the big Rangers v Celtic League Cup Final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rangers cult hero, Lorenzo Amoruso joins Simon this week to talk through his eventful 5-year spell at Ibrox which saw him arrive as a big money signing to replace outgoing 9-in-a-row captain, Richard Gough.The big man's time wasn't without its talking points as he became one of few men to captain the club to a treble before losing the captaincy following a bust-up with manager, Dick Advocaat. He'd go onto recover and continue his position as a leader in the dressing room to eventually help the team to become treble champions once more in his final year.It's all in there as Lorenzo is added to our long list of candid interviews with many of British football's top names! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Slaney’s birthday and we’re in the party mood on the podcast as the mad man receives his cake in spectacular fashion. We get down to business and discuss Scotland’s Nation’s League play-off Draw, look back on the weekend’s SPFL results and chat about the recent major news coming out of Spurs regarding Mourinho & Pochettino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio X DJ and media mogul, Gordon Smart is our guest this week as he gets a chinwag with Si about his beloved Hibs as well as providing some mad stories on nights out he's shared with some of the world's most famous footballers, movie stars and musicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have some guests joining us this week with former footballers Steven Robb and Marc Corcoran talking us through their amazing post-career story of going from retirement to building the international clothing company, Bee Inspired.We also chat through the latest topics in football as the lads discuss the recent Scotland National Team news, Jack Ross' appointment at Hibs as well as looking back on dressing room dust-ups following Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez's scrap at England training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious and larger than life character, Dick Campbell joins Si Ferry to reflect on the funniest moments from 33 years and over 1300 games as a Scottish Football Manager.From dugout bust-ups with fellow managers to arguments with Chairmen and players, Dick has seen it all. Sit back and relax as the man himself takes you through some of the stand out stories from his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 3 of the Open Goal: On The Road, Si is driving from West Calder to Glasgow with Scotland Women's National Team Manager, Shelley Kerr!Shelley tells her story as she drives Si around the old neighbourhood in West Calder before taking him along to Stirling University where she was the first woman to take control of the senior men's team. This is all on route to reaching the pinnacle of any Scotswoman's career to becoming the manager of the National Team and directing the Scotland to the historic 2019 Women's World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a triumphant week for Scottish Clubs in Europe as both Celtic and Rangers defeated two of the top teams from Italy and Portugal and so the boys assess what’s left on the cards for the Glasgow teams in the competition. As the clock ticks closer to new appointments being made for Hibs and Hearts, we look at who should be getting the job as well as discuss a peculiar management appointment with former Scotland target, Michael O’Neill joining Stoke. Plus, don’t miss a special surprise guest appearing at the end of the show… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot to cover this week in light of the news of both Craig Levein and Paul Heckingbottom losing their jobs at Hearts and Hibs following dissapointing defeats to Celtic and Rangers in the weekend's League Cup Semi-Finals.The boys review those games and potential candidates for the jobs as well as discuss the best pranks they've seen in football and chat through the most 'big-time' players they've played with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Nicholl takes a trip down memory lane with Si Ferry, reflecting on a long career which has seen him play at the top level for the likes of Man Utd, Rangers and at two World Cups with Northern Ireland.We also discuss his time as a coach including his famous trophy winning achievements with Raith Rovers, helping out with the national team and of course his recent tenure with Rangers.Jimmy isn’t short of an hilarious story or two as he tells us some brilliant tales about the characters he’s shared a dressing room with over the years including George Best, Ally McCoist, Graeme Souness and Jock Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 of our new driving series sees Si co-pilot with legendary Scottish Football broadcaster Chick Young as they take a trip down memory lane starting from the ground of his beloved St Mirren, through the streets he grew up and round some of the most memorable scenes of his career. Banter, nostalgia, emotion and great stories aplenty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a brilliant show for you this week as the boys hilariously recall some of the batterings they've received from other teams in their careers following Southampton's 9-0 defeat, review Willie Collum's penalty error in Rome, discuss Arsenal Captain Granit Xhaka's foul-mouthed response to his own fans and of course reflect on the weekend's SPFL games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aberdeen and Northern Ireland winger, Niall McGinn joins Si Ferry this week to discuss his career so far which has taken him from part-time football in Northern Ireland to a goal scorer for his country in one of the peak competitions in international football, Euro 2016.Niall chats through his story along the way including signing for his boyhood heroes Celtic where he played alongside some big characters in a lively dressing room which inevitably leads to some great stories! The lads also review his most successful period with current club Aberdeen as they secured a historic cup win for the club under Derek McInnes as well as positioning themselves as league challengers to Celtic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Three Amigos are reunited as Kev Kyle returns from his holiday! Slaney isn't happy with the stick he received from Craig Beattie last week, Kev goes on a rant about footballers on social media, the boys share tunnel bust-up stories and of course also discuss the big talking points from the last week in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rangers Legend and former captain through the club’s 9 in-a-Row Era, Richard Gough sits down with Si to discuss his trophy-laden career.In a brilliant insight to the centre-halve’s time in football, Gough discusses the ups and down and the many great players and character he played with and under including Jim McLean, Glenn Hoddle, Walter Smith, Ally McCoist, Gazza and Laudrup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to introduce you to a brand new feature on our channel with Open Goal: On The Road in association with Road Safety Scotland!Our new 9-part series will see some of Scotland's most recognised names from Sport and Entertainment give Si Ferry a lift around Scotland to chat cars, football and some of the biggest highlights from their careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've tweaked the lineup this week while Kevin Kyle departs for a holiday as we sub on former Celtic & Scotland striker Craig Beattie to cover for the big man.It was another struggle of an international break for Scotland which sees the boys dissect whether there is reason to be optimistic as the UEFA Nations League play-offs near closer.We also chats about WAGs at war, Slaney and Craig's Ayr United days as well as question Henrik Larsson's alleged surprise move to League 1's struggling Southend side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si’s former teammate, Paul Caddis sits down with us this week as they look back on some of the highlights and funniest moments from the full backs career so far.‘Caddy’ isn’t short of those stories as he reflects on some of the biggest personalities and characters he played with and under including the likes of Gordon Strachan, Paolo Di Canio, Zola, Tommy Gravesen, Artur Boruc and many more.In a career which saw him make his first start at Celtic Park up against Ronaldinho and Barca to scoring the goal which saved Birmingham City’s Championship status, this is a story very much worth listening to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jam packed show for you this weekend as the boys mull over an eventful weekend in the SPFL Premiership as Rangers overtake Celtic at the top of the league. There's also chat on the lads' history of red cards, looking ahead to the Scotland National Team games and the best on-field brawls they've seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Keeping the Ball on the Ground, your favourite weekly Scottish Football podcast with Simon Ferry, Paul Slane and Kevin Kyle as they look back on the week's past events that have everyone talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got Newcastle hero, Lee Clark joining us this week as he chats to us about coming through the ranks at his beloved Newcastle to play for one of the most iconic teams the Premier League has seen during the famous Kevin Keegan era in the mid-90s.Lee has some great stories about former teammates and managers including Asprilla, Les Ferdinand, Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer, Peter Reid and more.He also discusses his controversial move to rivals Sunderland and his headline grabbing exit from the Mackems as well as touching on his time at Fulham and management with Scottish side Kilmarnock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us once more this week for another instalment of the award-winning Open Goal podcast where the boys are discussing the mounting pressure on Hibs' Manager Paul Heckingbottom, Phil Jones being told to apparently shut up from Ed Woodward after having a dig at his boss, Ian McCall's decision to go back to Thistle and the lads regale us with tales of messy awards events they've attended in the past following Messi's win at the FIFA Best Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The odd couple of Scottish Football join Si this week as they look back on 25 years of their much loved BBC Radio show. Off the Ball. The boys chats us through some of their favourite moments from over the years and tell us how the got involved in the show initially and where they would like to take it from here. Loads of hilarious stories on this one so sit back and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an action packed Keeping the Ball on the Ground for you this week as it's all kicking off in Scottish Football again. Edinburgh Managers under severe pressure, bizarre post-match comments, Championship Managers arguing and the boys chat about players who they thought were duds ended up making it in the big time! Get us downloaded! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Celtic midfield General, Peter Grant is with Si this week as he talks us through the many highs and lows of playing with his boyhood team at Celtic Park.From the success of his early days securing dramatic league titles and historical milestones with the club in the late 80s to Celtic’s barren years in the 90s as the team neared a financial implosion and began to fight their way back under manager and friend Tommy Burns.The lads also discuss Peter’s time in coaching including his ill-fated return to Celtic with Tony Mowbray and his recent spell with the Scotland National Team under Alex McLeish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short break the boys return following a grim week for the Scotland National Team as they discuss the recent displays at Hampden and question where the country goes from here. They also review the final deals in the transfer window as well as give their take on the recent public hammerings handed by Roy Keane and Michael Owen in the media recently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last man to get Scotland to a major tournament joins Si Ferry this week as Craig Brown discusses his route to becoming involved with Scotland and the pathway which led to him becoming full-time manager and navigating the country to some of its most iconic days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Simon is joined by former Celtic, Hearts, West Brom, Swansea & Scotland striker, Craig Beattie as he talks through his career which involves stories with the likes of Edgar Davids, Gordon Strachan, Martin O’Neill, Tommy Gravesen and Brendan Rodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nation's favourite football show brings you the latest chat from Scottish Football as Si, Slaney and Kev look ahead to the first meeting of Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox this season, discuss whether Danny Lennon's decision to sub himself on for Clyde should be seen as a laughing matter or not and chat about the role of a player/manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an action packed show this week as the lads are covering all bases including last weekend's League Cup results, putting a rally cry out for a new SPFL Sponsor, discussing Managers who hold team talks on the pitch as well as give their views on whether VAR is killing the game or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.