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Peter Martin and Alan Rough talking football with players and managers across the UK. As well as feature shows like the Boot Room and That Game.

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Where to now for Celtic?

Stephen McGowan believes there are many individuals, groups and board members that are to blame for Celtic's play-off exit from the Champions League. Hugh MacDonald ranks the defeat as Celtic's most calamitous result in their history. Peter Martin rules out any prospect of change in the boardroom or strategy from the majority shareholder. What are the prospects for the remaining Scottish clubs in…

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Time to splash the cash

Tam McManus is certain Martin O'Neill will have different levels of player he wants depending on their Champions League qualification. Rangers will make it past Jablonec, but it's going to be tight, according to former midfielder Alex Rae. Alan Rough believes Steven Pressley is getting all the praise he deserves for transforming Dundee on a tight budget.

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The terror of making mistakes haunts Gers players

Gordon Parks reckons the Rangers players are still playing with a fear of failure and making mistakes. Which clubs will qualify for the group stages of European competition? One pundit has suggested one of the top teams in the Scottish Premiership needs six new signings! Which club will claim the bragging rights in Dundee?

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Scottish clubs in Europe

Peter Martin, Graeme McGarry and Hugh MacDonald are pessimistic about Scottish clubs in Europe and fear there might only be two clubs left in European competition by the end of the two-leg play-offs. There is optimism around the appointment of Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland manager and the talent he will be able to call on for the squad in the future.

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A new hope for Scotland

Pocognoli has to try and find the talent, promote youth, attack and win! No easy task ahead for the new Scotland boss, according to the PLZ panel. McInnes with breathing space but he still needs new faces. Which Scottish team will triumph in Europe? Tam McManus is tipping more than a few painful casualties this week in the Europa Conference League.

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Win games or face the sack!

Tam McManus pulls no punches, as he believes Derek McInnes has to start winning games, beginning with St Mirren on Sunday or he will be facing calls to sack him! Peter Martin thinks the Celtic juggernaut is so far ahead of everyone in the league. Can Motherwell defeat Freiburg?

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The quest to develop homegrown Scottish talent

Peter Martin, Michael Grant and Hugh MacDonald assess the SFA's request for a summit to work out a strategy to develop more homegrown Scottish players and to work out a pathway to playing regular first-team football at the highest level.

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Does a captain matter anymore?

Peter Martin questions the lack of leaders on the pitch in the Scottish Premiership. Tam McManus believes Hibs fans are waiting for an excuse to call for David Gray's head at Hibs. Gordon Parks reckons Falkirk might have a battle to stay up this season. Predictions, arguments and Tam's hair dominate the show!

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Nothing changes until everything changes

Stephen McGowan is adamant there will be no change to the strategy at Celtic until there is a change to the ownership and board. Hugh MacDonald says there's no time for Derek McInnes, it's win or bust. Infantino has a 50/50 chance of survival at FIFA.

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The time is right to sell Engels

Alan Rough believes £25m is too good to turn down for Arne Engels. Rangers will be tougher to break down this season, according to Peter Martin. Infantino is 'Dead man-walking', according to Tam McManus. Finally, The Football Show pays tribute to Franco Baresi, who passed away aged 66.

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Hibs Must beat Malisheva

Tam McManus believes Hibernian will sack David Gray, if they get knocked out of Europe by Kosovan minnows Malisheva. Will new faces be enough to silence Celtic board critics? Peter Martn expects a different style of football at Rangers under Derek McInnes.

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Does Martin O'Neill do walking away?

Tam McManus believes there will be a breaking point for Martin O'Neill if the Celtic board continue to drag their heels on recruitment. Peter believes the League structure must change to help Scottish football. Is the pressure already mounting on David Gray at Hibs?

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Kevin Keegan, a football legend

Alan Rough remembers Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle, Southampton and England legend Kevin Keegan, who has passed away aged 75 from cancer. Spain winning the World Cup, Scottish clubs in Europe and Celtic's civil war are all discussed.

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