Scottish Football Podcast

The Championship is tightening up, and Dunfermline have made a statement. Are they now ready to challenge Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers, and do Livingston have enough to bounce straight back up?

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig G Telfer to assess the battles across the SPFL. Can anyone keep pace with Ross County and Hamilton in League One? Who should be worried at the bottom? And in League Two, can Elgin or Spartans disrupt Stranraer and Clyde’s promotion charge?

Plus is Alex Samuel's HUGE bahookie Partick Thistle's secret weapon?

00:02:53 — Dunfermline finally click 00:05:10 — Has Stenhousemuir’s bubble burst? 00:07:10 — Can Livingston bounce straight back? 00:09:13 — Partick Thistle’s title opportunity 00:13:49 — Ross County v Hamilton: League One’s big battle 00:18:52 — Who can win the League Two promotion race?

Hibs' season may have just been transformed by a dramatic Edinburgh Derby victory. Stevie Miller is joined by Alison McConnell and Cammy Kerr to analyse Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager as his side stunned Hearts to book their place in the League Cup final. The panel discusses what Hibs got right, where Hearts fell short and whether the result can spark a revival at Easter Road.

Attention then turns to Rangers, who edged past Aberdeen thanks to another decisive contribution from Ryan Naderi. The team assess Derek McInnes' growing winning mentality, Aberdeen's improved display and what reaching another cup final could mean for Rangers' season.

There's also reaction to a potentially pivotal weekend in the Premiership title race as Falkirk shocked Celtic, raising fresh questions about performances, recruitment and defensive frailties at Parkhead. Plus, discussion on John McGlynn's remarkable work at Falkirk, Kilmarnock's struggles to capitalise against ten-man St Johnstone and whether Motherwell's long-awaited victory can kickstart their campaign.

00:00 Hibs Through to the League Cup Final

02:40 How Hibs Won the Edinburgh Derby

03:24 Does This Change Everything for Marinkk Reedijk?

05:09 What Did Hibs Get Right?

06:33 Do Hearts Have a Big-Game Problem?

08:45 Rangers Edge Past Aberdeen

10:03 Ryan Naderi's Remarkable Rise

11:36 Aberdeen Must Build on the Performance

12:54 How Important Is the Cup Final for Rangers?

14:15 Celtic Stunned by Falkirk

16:34 Is Celtic Heading Towards a Crisis?

19:21 John McGlynn's Finest Coaching Achievement?

22:42 Kilmarnock's Missed Opportunity

23:38 Can Motherwell Finally Build Momentum?

Richard Gordon and the team react to a dramatic day of Scottish football action, as Hibs beat Hearts at Hampden and Falkirk beat Celtic for the first time in 19 years

Andy Halliday, Willie Miller and Tom English assess Rangers' win over Aberdeen in the League Cup semi-finals, hearing from Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson.

Is the fan ban for Rangers and Celtic disproportionate?

The pressure is rising and Hampden takes centre stage. Can struggling Aberdeen produce the performance they desperately need to shock Rangers, or will Derek McInnes move a step closer to silverware?

Martin Dowden, Stephen McGowan and Scott Allan look forward to a high pressure weekend of Scottish Football. Can Hibs turn their fortunes around against Hearts, and what would defeat mean for Marink Reedijk?

Plus, Celtic head to in-form Falkirk looking vulnerable, Kilmarnock are fighting to stop the rot, and Motherwell and St Mirren collide with both sides desperate for a win

00:02:21 — Rangers and Celtic face closed-door cup ties 00:04:49 — Can Rangers take advantage of Aberdeen’s struggles? 00:09:33 — Can Aberdeen turn their season around at Hampden? 00:13:25 — Hearts v Hibs: Edinburgh derby semi-final showdown 00:18:41 — Could Falkirk expose Celtic’s problems? 00:22:03 — Crucial weekend for Kilmarnock and Motherwell

Jane Lewis is joined by Cammy Bell and Michael Grant after a tempestuous night in the Premiership. Did panto villain Derek McInnes deserve the "crackling" reception he got from the Tynecastle faithful?

Why are Celtic still looking vulnerable defensively after Dundee United held them at Celtic Park, and when will "hooked at half-time" Kasper Høgh get back on the scoresheet?

Plus, can Hibs build on their first point under their new manager? How much pressure is mounting at Aberdeen, and what needs to change for Kilmarnock and Motherwell?

00:02:18 — McInnes’ fiery Tynecastle return 00:06:45 — What were Rangers missing? 00:09:20 — Celtic held by impressive Dundee United 00:12:09 — When will Kasper Høgh find the net? 00:16:39 — A first point for Hibs’ new boss 00:18:28 — Pressure mounting at Aberdeen

Reaction to a big evening of Premiership football across the country as the Old Firm drop points. Plus big wins for Falkirk and Dundee.

Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle, but what sort of welcome awaits him and can Hearts’ attacking approach cause Rangers problems?

Charlotte Cohen is joined by Mark Atkinson and Rory Loy to look ahead to a full Premiership card. Can Dundee United trouble Celtic after finding form? How much pressure is already building at Hibs after three defeats under their new manager, and can they respond at St Mirren?

Plus, Motherwell’s worrying run, St Johnstone’s opportunity in Perth, Aberdeen’s search for consistency, Falkirk’s growing threat and Dundee against Kilmarnock.

00:02:22 — What reception awaits McInnes at Tynecastle? 00:05:03 — Have Hearts learned from that Celtic defeat? 00:10:07 — Can Dundee United cause Celtic problems? 00:12:17 — St Mirren and Hibs face a huge night 00:19:17 — Can Motherwell stop the slide in Perth? 00:22:41 — Aberdeen, Falkirk and Dundee v Kilmarnock

A year after Martin O'Neill made his remarkable Celtic comeback, where does the club stand now?

David Currie is joined by Tino Callaghan and Michael Gannon to ask whether O’Neill has taken Celtic forward after delivering the double. Why does the club still feel like it’s in a holding pattern? Has recruitment left the manager exposed? What explains Celtic’s continuing struggles in Europe, despite their domestic results?

And with questions over O’Neill’s long-term future, is a succession plan already taking shape, or will Celtic play it safe with their next appointment?

00:02:26 — O’Neill: saviour or sticking plaster? 00:06:59 — The fallout from the Nancy experiment 00:10:04 — Has Celtic’s recruitment let O’Neill down? 00:13:46 — Is O’Neill a human shield for the board? 00:20:18 — Can Celtic win the league again?

Celtic maintained their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership with a hard-fought victory over Hibs, while Hearts bounced back from a difficult week with an important win against Motherwell. Stevie Miller is joined by Kevin Thomson and Conor Sammon to analyse Celtic's performance, discuss the struggles of big-money striker Kasper Høgh and assess whether there are signs of progress at Easter Road despite another defeat for Hibs. The panel also looks at Hearts' encouraging response under Wouter Vrancken, Rangers' impressive attacking form, Dundee United's thrilling win over Aberdeen and mounting concerns for Motherwell after a sixth consecutive league loss. Plus, Falkirk's revival and Kilmarnock's defensive worries come under the spotlight.

00:00 Celtic Stay Four Points Clear

01:20 Celtic Get the Job Done at Easter Road

03:37 What's Wrong with Kasper Høgh?

04:53 Carter-Vickers Returns, Johnson Concern

06:03 Are Hibs Showing Signs of Progress?

10:18 Hearts Bounce Back at Fir Park

12:17 Claudio Braga Finding Form Again

13:29 Is Motherwell's Losing Run Becoming a Crisis?

15:43 Rangers' New Strike Partnership Delivers Again

17:38 Derek McInnes Returns to Tynecastle

19:43 Was Dundee United v Aberdeen the Game of the Season?

21:29 Have Falkirk Turned the Corner?

23:24 Kilmarnock's Defensive Problem

25:14 The Tightest Premiership in Years?

Big wins for Celtic and Hearts in the Scottish Premiership and we have all the reaction on Sportsound with Richard Gordon, Scott Allan and Derek Ferguson.

All the news from Saturday which saw wins for Dundee Utd, Falkirk, Rangers and St Mirren. We hear from the managers after a stormy day across the country, on and off the pitch!

Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Ewan Murray look back at Thursday night's Euro ties featuring Hearts and Celtic and look ahead to the weekend's SPFL fixtures.It’s top versus bottom as Celtic take on Hibs, can Hearts get back to challenging the Glasgow sides or will Dundee leapfrog them into third place?

Kenny Macintyre and the team reflect on a difficult night for Scottish clubs in Europe as Celtic lose at home to Celta Vigo in the Europa League and Hearts are beaten 2-0 in Turkey by Trabzonspor in the Conference League

Martin O’Neill’s side welcome La Liga’s Celta Vigo in the Europa League, while assistant manager Shaun Maloney says it is "close to" a must-win game. How much is riding on this one for Celtic? How important is it to keep the momentum going after their 7-1 demolition of Hearts?

Have they found the best possible attacking front three in Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand and Haissem Hassan? And after the high of Sunday, could the potential drop in atmosphere due to fan boycotts have an adverse impact on the players?

What impact could the SPFL rights tender have on fans? Will it mean watching your own team is easier, or should we temper any expectations of wholesale change?

00:02:00 — Tribute to Georgi Nemsadze 00:03:10 — Why Celtic must beat Celta Vigo 00:05:05 — Team selection and defensive concerns 00:08:35 — Green Brigade boycott and Celtic Park atmosphere 00:12:50 — SPFL TV rights tender explained 00:19:35 — Will more live games help Scottish football?

After their Celtic Park humbling, are Hearts ready to take on Mo Salah’s Trabzonspor in the Conference League - will it be an even tougher test for Wouter Vrancken’s side?

Is it time to rethink their risk-reward style of football - or should they stick to their organised chaos approach? And just how worrying is their away form this year?

Elsewhere in the capital, why has there not been a new manager bounce for Marink Reedijk? Are issues off the park turning things too toxic at Hibs for there to be any success? Is their lacklustre recruitment the driving force behind the downturn in results?

Is it time to be worried about a relegation fight?

With David Currie, Mark Atkinson, and Rory Loy.

Could Partick Thistle move to the top of the Championship, and how much controversy surrounds the penalty decision everyone is talking about?

Andy Burke is joined by Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer to assess a dramatic week in Scotland's lower leagues. They discuss whether Dunfermline can kickstart their season, ask if Stenhousemuir can stay in the title race, and examine Ayr United's frustrations after two costly refereeing decisions.

Plus, Ross County hammer Queen of the South 7-1 to continue their remarkable League 1 charge, while Stranraer and Clyde emerge as the early frontrunners in an increasingly intriguing League 2 campaign.

Celtic produced their most emphatic display of the season with a stunning 7-1 win over Hearts. Jane Lewis is joined by Alison McConnell and Cillian Sheridan to assess a ruthless Parkhead performance, discuss where it leaves Kasper Høgh in the striking pecking order, and look ahead to a crucial European test.

Elsewhere, Rangers drop points at Dundee after surrendering a winning position. Was it simply a blip or a warning sign? Plus, praise for Dundee's impressive rise under Steven Pressley, concern for bottom-of-the-table Hibs, and the significance of Falkirk, Aberdeen and St Johnstone's weekend results.

2:11 — Celtic run riot against Hearts 5:07 — Kasper Høgh's place in Celtic's attack 8:37 — How Hearts respond after the 7-1 defeat 10:30 — Rangers frustrated at Dundee 14:01 — Dundee's impressive rise under Steven Pressley 16:21 — Hibs hit rock bottom as pressure builds

After Celtic's 7-1 thrashing of Hearts on Sunday afternoon, we hear from the managers and the Sportsound team including Pat Bonner, Michael Stewart, Andy Halliday and Tom English.

All the reaction to Saturday's Scottish Premiership matches which saw wins for Aberdeen, Falkirk and Kilmarnock, and draws at McDiarmid Park and Dens.