Open Goal - Football Show

Decorated former Aberdeen, Rangers and Leeds United full back David Robertson joins Si to discuss his trophy-laden career as well as his well highlighted period as Real Kashmir FC Manger over in the most militarised area in India!This man has not had a quiet time in football - from coming through under Sir Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen, winning 9 in-a-row with Rangers, playing under George Graham at Leeds to now trying to organise training sessions and win football matches among a war torn area thousands of miles from home - David has a fair few stories to tell! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show the boys are off the back of the first Open Goal show at the Edinburgh Fringe on Sunday and give a bit of chat from the night, discuss the weekend's football results while keeping an eye on how the Scottish players in the Premier League down south are getting on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willo Flood sits down with former teammate Si Ferry for another very honest and candid chat about a career that has not been without its talking points.From playing with Anelka, getting robbed in Manchester, taking a penalty against the team he was signing for the next day, debuting for Celtic v Rangers and a failed trip to Bali, there’s plenty to discuss in this humorous and insightful interview with the Irishman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's back! The FBAs award winning podcast returns for another season along with your favourite characters Si Ferry, Kevin Kyle and Paul Slane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man, the myth, the legend, Stevie Fulton joins us this week after becoming a popular character on the show through the anecdotes of his fellow teammate.The midfielder talks us through his career starting at Celtic in the late 80s under the stewardship of Billy McNeill before eventually joining Hearts at Tynecastle where he would go on to become a cult hero for the jambos, captaining the side in their victorious Scottish Cup win in 1998. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest sit down is as honest an interview you're likely to watch on the Open Goal channel as former Inverness Cale, Hearts & Rangers midfielder, Ian Black doesn't hold back as he discusses his career and the many ups and downs throughout.From coming through the youth ranks at Blackburn with Graeme Souness at the helm, to making his name in Scotland with ICTFC and then going on to live his boyhood dream with a Romanov-led Hearts before joining Rangers in the 3rd Division as they began their climb up to the Premiership.You won't regret watching this one as there's nothing missed by Ian who gives his honest and frank opinions on each of the main talking points from his career in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special filmed podcasts return this week with a new guest star joining the boys, Ross County legend and former Celtic, Dundee and Kilmarnock forward, Michael Gardyne!Plenty of hilarity ensues as the boys discuss the daftness of things they’d get up to in their younger days as youth players and right though their careers. Midge also goes through his career highlights including his current club’s famous League Cup win back in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football cult hero, Dean Windass joins us today to take us through his eventful career in typical ‘Deano’ fashion. Loads of laughs and some amazing stories from a career which has seen him ply his trade in part-time football, lower leagues, Scotland as well as reaching the pinnacle in England, the Premier League.He’s also got some classic tales about some of his former teammates including Stan Collymore, Alen Boksic, Dean Saunders and many more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si Ferry sits down with legendary Celtic and Republic of Ireland National Team goalkeeper, Packie Bonner to discuss his long and fruitful career between the sticks.In a career that has seen the Irishman win multiple honours and appear in some of Ireland's most iconic moments in international football, he recalls some of the great characters he met and played with along the way including Sean Fallon, Jock Stein, Tommy Burns and Jack Charlton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si chats to former Hearts, Everton and Scotland full-back Gary Naysmith as he recounts his career and his many stories over a career both North and South of the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a bit different this week as Si gets a candid chat with top actor and Line of Duty star, Martin Compston.Football fanatic Martin chats with Si about his early aspirations of becoming a footballer after coming through the youth levels at Aberdeen and Morton before a chance opportunity led him on the path to becoming an actor.The boys also chat about his love for Celtic and Scotland, sharing stories about following both over the years as well as the opportunities he’s been given through his acting career to live the dream by playing in front of full houses at the likes of Celtic Park, Wembley and Old Trafford all in the name of charity and Soccer Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Bannan is the latest to take the hot seat as he sits down with Si Ferry to take a candid look through midfielder’s career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got the full squad together to give you the ultimate review of this season's SPFL Premiership as Si, Frank, Derek, Slaney and Kevin chat through the biggest talking points from an action packed year in Scotland's top division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off securing the 'Best Podcast' gong at the Football Blogging Awards, it's back to business as Si, Slaney and Kev take you through the latest goings on in football as they give their views in their own 'unique' manner! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got Scotland Internationalist, Steven Fletcher sitting down with this week as he takes us through an entertaining look back on his career so far which has saw him start off as one of the most sought after strikers in Scotland before going on to break a variety of clubs’ transfer records down in the Premier League in England.As we like to do on Open Goal, Steven also tells us about the many great characters he’s worked with and played under including Di Canio, Martin O’Neill, Mick McCarthy and many more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are here again to chew the fat over the latest topics in Scottish Football and of course chip in with the usual utterly nonsensical banter that keeps the podcast ticking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart McCall is our guest for this week’s very candid interview as he reflects on a career that has seen many pulsating highs and some heartbreaking and emotional lows through his time with Bradford, Everton and Rangers.Stuart has the story book out as he also recounts some of the funniest times in his career alongside the many massive characters he played with including the likes of Ally McCoist, Gazza and many others.We of course discuss Stuart’s time in management and the success he brought to Motherwell which eventually led to the team securing a Champions League spot in the SPFL Premiership as well as getting the inside track to the difficulties he experienced during his short reign at Ibrox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More nonsense and carry on from Si, Slaney and Kev as they dissect the latest football news coming out of the game this past week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Si is joined by the former Sweden & Celtic centennial-half Johan Mjallby as he discusses his eventful time with the Hoops both as a player and coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si, Slaney and big Kev are joined by two of Scotland's national treasures in the form of River City actors, Stephen Purdon and Jordan Young.As two big Rangers fans, we chat to the boys about the current Rangers team, highs and lows of the past and their favourite memories following the Ibrox club. Of course not forgetting the usual dose of carnage which comes with bringing these boys together! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si sits down with Gordon Smith this week to discuss a highly interesting career in the game which has seen him take up a number of varied roles including playing for the likes of Kilmarnock, Rangers and Brighton to taking up media work and agency before eventually taking on high-profile jobs such the Chief Executive of the SFA and Director of Football during a tough period at Ibrox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite podcast team is back again this week as they take their own unique view on the latest events in Scottish Football including Hearts and Celtic making it to the William Hill Scottish Cup Final, Aberdeen players losing the plot and whether Jim Goodwin should be Manager of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Celtic and Dundee goalkeeper, Rab Douglas is in the chair with Si this week as he chats through his career between the sticks.In what can be an unforgiving role in a football team, Rab discusses the various highs and lows in an extraordinary career which started out playing part-time while working as a bricklayer and fireman before turning pro at 25 and then going on to win multiple honours and a place in Celtic’s team in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a dyed in the wool Hearts fan and Jambo legend sitting down with Si this week as he talks us through living the dream with his boyhood club at Tynecastle as player, coach and Manager.As well as touching on his time with Killie and Bradford, Lockey is on brilliant form as he recites some of the most hilarious and insightful anecdotes we’ve had on the show from a career which has seen many highs and lows throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rangers man, Bob Malcolm joins Si this week to chat through his footballing career from doing the jobs as a young boy coming through at Ibrox to the facing challenges for his place under Advocaat and then becoming an treble winner for his boyhood club.He also discusses life as a Rangers player during his era such as the social and drinking culture which was seen as the norm back in those days as well as the intensity of living in the Glasgow goldfish bowl as a Rangers player. We also chat about Bob's life outside of Ibrox including his moves to Derby, Motherwell and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter MacDonald or ‘Peaso’ as known by many join regulars Si Ferry and Slaney to mull over the action-packed game that took place at Celtic Park over the weekend. Expect analysis and total nonsense as always! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a big week for Scottish Football talking points as the boys look ahead to a massive game at Celtic Park as well as discussing a turbulent few days for the Scotland National Team. Good chat, loads of laughs and with any luck a coupon to finally come up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si, Slaney and Kevin Kyle make up the team today as they chat about the recent Scotland performances that have had the nation on a downer as well regaling old stories about long journeys and getting hassle on the street. Plenty of laughs as usual as the lads also take a moment to look ahead to this weekend's big game as Celtic take on Rangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not the usual type of of sportsman joining us this week as we’re delighted to welcome the Wizard of Wishaw and 4-time Snooker World Champion, John Higgins to the show!John is in great form as he recounts some of the best stories from his career at the top level of snooker involving some of the biggest names in the game, combining that with some of his fondest memories following his boyhood team, Celtic over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome one of English football's biggest personalities in recent times, Robbie Savage.Robbie talks with Si about his early days with the famous Class of '92 at Manchester United right through to claiming silverware with Martin O'Neill's Leicester and making himself a Premier League mainstay with the likes of Birmingham and Blackburn.Never shy of a few ding dongs on the park, Robbie also speaks to us about all the different characters he's played with and against as well as the Managers he's played under. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dramatic podcast this week as for the first time ever we see an injury occur during recording! Among the stretcher being called on, we've got Kevin Kyle in to talk the latest goings on in the Scottish Game and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burton Albion winger David Templeton joins us to look back on his days in Scotland with us we go back to where it all started with Stenhousemuir straight through to becoming a fans favourite at Hearts, to scoring at Anfield and then making the trip West to join Rangers.David tells us all about the big characters he’s worked with over the years including Jim Jeffries, Kevin Kyle and Ally McCoist as well as touching on the recent struggles of avoiding early retirement while coming through a frustrating lengthy injury period on the sidelines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Kyle returns to the show with us as we discuss all the latest goings on from the mad house that is Scottish Football and beyond! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Cardiff, Celtic, Crystal Palace & Derby midfielder Joe Ledley joins us this week to talk through his career journey so far.Starting off as a top prospect with local side Cardiff, Joe discusses his quick trajectory into the 1st team and becoming the club’s captain at the age of 21, leading them to an FA Cup Final and a heartbreaking defeat in the play-off finals.The boys also discuss his decision to leave Cardiff and seek to develop his career with Celtic where he would win numerous trophies and partake in one of the club’s greatest achievements in beating Barcelona.Joe also touches on his first experiences of the Premier League with Crystal Palace and working with the likes of Sam Allardyce and Neil Warnock.And we of course couldn’t forget to ask about Joe’s memories of Wales’ stunning performance at Euro 2016 as he looks back fondly on the amazing route which saw them reach the Semi-Finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were on air for the big breaking news today as reports suggest Brendan Rodgers has decided to leave Celtic for Leicester City with the remainder of the season left to play. All the reaction from Si, Slaney and Mark on the big story among other topics that have had everyone talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Current Sporting Kansas star man Johnny Russell is in the hot seat this week as he and Si get a good laugh looking back on the highs and lows of the striker’s career thus far.Johnny chats through the tough pathway to making it as a young player at Dundee United and then becoming one of the top forwards in the country. He also has a candid discussion about his time down at Derby County which saw him on the cusp of getting promoted to the Premier League while playing under an array of big name managers including Nigel Clough, Steve McLaren and Paul Clement.We of course round off on how he’s now enjoying life in America as he’s now made the trip over the pond to play for MLS team Sporting Kansas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Right in the Coupon, our weekly analysis show providing a light-hearted analysis on the week's football events and ends with our guests Frank McAvennie and Derek Ferguson's attempts to beat the bookies with their coupon!Plenty for the boys to chew over this week as Rangers bounce back with a thumping win against Killie in the William Hill Scottish Cup with that of course not being the only talking point from the game...We also discuss the title race as Celtic secured a crucial late win over Killie last week, the battle to avoid the drop as St Mirren and Dundee pick up results and of course everyone’s thoughts on the topic of plastic pitches in the top flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted you've joined us for a very special version of our weekly podcast with show regulars Simon Ferry and Paul Slane alongside our guest star, former Celtic defender and now Blackburn captain, Charlie Mulgrew! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rangers Manager, Mark Warburton is our guest this week as he opens up to Si on his eventful period in charge of the Ibrox club as we discuss his opening season which saw him clinch promotion to the Premiership, defeat rivals Celtic in a dramatic penalty shootout and agonisingly lose the Scottish Cup Final to Hibs in the last minute.Furthermore, Mark goes into the different challenges he faced in his 2nd season when expectations were risen and new faces arrived as he attempted to steer the club back to a competitive level again.Also plenty of chat from his successful time at Brentford and his pathway into football having taken an unorthodox route after working as a trader in the City for a number of years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An amazing insight into the career of one of the country’s top central midfield players in recent times as Paul Hartley candidly looks back on the big moments of his career including the explosive reign of Vladimir Romanov at Hearts which brought excitement as well as madness to Tynecastle.Paul also speaks about his dream move to Celtic and the highlights which came from playing in the Champions League against the world’s best as well as playing a key role in the club’s comeback to clinch 3 in a row under Gordon Strachan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Celtic, Swansea, West Brom and Hearts striker joins us this week to chat through the recent topics that have everyone talking as well as a discussion on his club career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The larger than life personality that is Jason Scotland joins us for an hilarious chat through his career with loads great stories on the teams he’s played with and the characters he’s shared a dressing room with.We go right through the Trinidad man’s time in football including his introduction to British football with Dundee United alongside mad characters like Charlie Miller and Andy McLaren, St Johnstone with Owen Coyle as well as Swansea and Wigan with Martinez.A couple of great Roy Keane stories in there also from his time at Ipswich! The big man also looks back on one of the most famous moments for Hamilton Accies as they defeated Hibs in the Premiership play-off to reach the top flight again under Alex Neill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as Kevin Kyle and Paul Slane are back to chat through the current situation everyone is talking about at Easter Road, youths going abroad and the closing stages of the transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former centre-half Kelvin Wilson joins us to talk about his playing days with his boyhood club Nottingham Forest as well as his exciting time with Celtic during one of the club's most memorable periods including their famous win over Champions League elite, Barcelona.Kelvin is in top form as he speaks openly and honestly about the ups and downs throughout his career with added wit and insight into the different characters he's played with and under. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're delighted to be joined by Motherwell keeper and Northern Ireland Internationalist, Trevor Carson as we review the William Hill Scottish Cup action as well as the latest news in football.Trevor also speaks to us candidly about his career so far ranging from playing under Roy Keane at Sunderland, reaching two major cup finals in Scotland and a particular highlight sharing a dressing room with our very own Si Ferry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si sits down with former Rangers full back, Maurice Ross as he details the intense academy upbringing under the mentorship of hard taskmasters such as John Brown and Jan Wouters which led to him becoming a Rangers 1st team player.Once there, Maurice gives us an insight into the high demands within a Rangers squad which was littered with internationalists of the highest calibre as they went toe to toe with an equally strong Celtic team for domestic honours.They boys also chat about Maurice’s recent career as a coach and his aspirations in that field going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first show of 2019 and we're delighted to have a couple of fans' favourites back to kick us off as Paul Slane and Kevin Kyle join Si and Mark to review the comings and goings in the transfer market so far. Standard nonsense and chaos included of course... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first sit down of the year is with Owen Coyle as he chats through his managerial career with Si which is not short of its talking points.Among many great stories, Owen also discusses his breakthrough with St Johnstone, turning Burnley from relegation candidates into a Premier League side, turning down his boyhood club Celtic, his dramatic move to Bolton Wanderers and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon Dalziel is back for our final KTBOTG of 2018! Topics today include a review of the weekend fixtures, Europa League, Mourinho sacking and we're back on our favourite subject of Christmas team nights out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si Ferry sits down with Motherwell’s most recent goal scoring hero, Louis Moult as he tells us candidly about his difficult pathway to Fir Park as well as giving us a fantastic insight into his eventful 3 years at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.