Open Goal - Football Show

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.

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.