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Hearts pull off one of the greatest comebacks in their history - what will Conference League football mean for Wouter Vrancken’s side? Are they ready to balance domestic and continental commitments or are further reinforcements needed? Motherwell would need a similarly seismic result to progress past Freiburg. Is there any hope for Alfred Johansson’s side? Or is the tie already a foregone…
Hearts are through to the Conference League after beating Rapid Vienna on penalties in drama-packed evening, with David Currie, Thomas Duncan, Allan Preston and Ryan Stevenson.
Four up and out: Celtic's Champions League meltdown plus Hearts' last shot in Vienna Celtic fail to qualify for the Champions League for the second year running - what impact will it have on the rest of their season? Will their recruitment strategy in the final days of the transfer window change? And what does it mean for the coefficient? Are Hearts confident of progressing to the Conference…
Scott Brown, James McFadden and Tom English debate Celtic's extraordinary collapse against LASK in their Champions League play-off, despite O'Neill's side having led the tie 4-0.
How ready are Celtic for the season ahead? Should they confirm their qualification for the Champions League, do they have the strength in depth required to compete on all fronts under Martin O’Neill? Where do they need to add to the squad before the window shuts? Is Colby Donovan the long-term answer to their full-back woes with Alistair Johnston’s lengthy layoff confirmed? And how should they…
Dundee are celebrating derby-day success after edging out Dundee United and continuing their impressive start to the Premiership season. Charlotte Cohen is joined by Moira Gordon and Rory Loy to assess what the result means for both sides, whether Dundee United's lack of goals is becoming a concern and what Jim Goodwin can do to turn performances into points. The discussion also takes in the…
Sunday Sportsound has all the reaction to the Dundee derby, the latest on the new Scotland manager, a look at the Scots playing in Italy, and a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe.
All the reaction to Saturday's football action and we discuss the upcoming Scotland squad
A dramatic night in Europe leaves plenty to discuss as the Scottish Football Podcast looks ahead to a huge weekend. We preview a fascinating Dundee Derby as Steven Pressley's impressive Dundee side prepare to face Jim Goodwin's Dundee United. In Europe can Rangers and Hibs finish the job in their Conference League play-offs? Are Hearts still capable of upsetting Rapid Vienna? And what can…
Steven Thompson and Andy Halliday assess the chances of the four Premiership sides vying to reach the Conference League following the first leg of their play-off.
t's a huge night for Scottish football as Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell all aim to take a step closer to the Conference League league phase. Can Rangers build on their first win under Derek McInnes? Will Hearts fare better against Austrian opposition this time around? Do Hibs have what it takes to overcome Belgian side Gent and keep their European run going? And can Motherwell pull off a…
Kenny Macintyre, Tom English, Pat Bonner and Scott Brown review Celtic 3-0 LASK
It's Champions League qualifying time for Celtic and the stakes could hardly be higher. Can Martin O'Neill's side finally put recent play-off disappointments behind them and get past Austrian champions LASK? Is the tie really about £40 million, or is European prestige the bigger prize? David Currie is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's start to the season, debate…
The dust has settled on the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli, but what can Scotland fans realistically expect from the new national team boss? Can a more attacking style be implemented quickly, and which players could benefit most from a fresh start? Andy Burke, Ryan Flynn and Craig Telfer assess the opportunities and risks facing the new manager, while also looking at the wider reset across the…
A surprise appointment, a promise of front-foot football and only weeks to make it work. Is Scotland’s new era arriving at exactly the right time? Can a 39-year-old with just 107 games in management bring front-foot, high-intensity football to the national team? Should he stick with the core built by Steve Clarke, or give younger players their chance? And with Slovenia, Switzerland and North…
What should we make of Sebsatien Pocognoli's appointment as the new Scotland manager? What sort of task faces him as we target Euro 2028? Will we see a new identity on the park under the Belgian? And the League Cup draw throws up a quarter-final Old Firm as Rangers are drawn at home to Celtic along with Stenhousemuir v Heart of Midlothian, Ross County v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v Aberdeen. With…
Sebastien Pocognoli is confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach, plus reaction to Sunday's Scottish League Cup ties, and the quarter-final draw which includes an Old Firm derby.
The Sportsound team review all of Saturday's League Cup action with wins for Aberdeen, Celtic and Ross County
David Currie, Rory Loy and Ian McCall review Kilmarnock 3-2 Ayr United in the League Cup
Charlotte Cohen is joined by former striker Conor Sammon and football writer Stephen McGowan to preview a fascinating League Cup weekend. Can unbeaten Ayr United heap more pressure on Kilmarnock in the Ayrshire Derby? Will Dundee repeat last weekend's impressive win over Aberdeen, or can the Dons respond? How do Dundee United contain a Celtic side boosted by a raft of new signings? And after…
Reaction to a big night in Europe as Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his side may not yet be ready for it. Plus joy for Hibs and Motherwell in the Conference League
Another massive night in Europe for Scotland's clubs. Can Rangers overturn their first-leg deficit and give Derek McInnes a much-needed boost? Is there any chance of a Tynecastle miracle against Benfica, or is Hearts' focus already shifting to the next challenge? And can Hibs handle the North Macedonian heat and protect their slender advantage, can Motherwell continue their impressive start to the…
As John McGinn prepares to captain Aston Villa on one of European football's biggest stages, the Scottish Football Podcast pays tribute to one of Scotland's modern greats. How did a youngster from St Mirren become a Europa League winner, Premier League captain and Scotland talisman? What makes him such a unique teammate, opponent and leader? Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan shares first-hand…
