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John, Krys and guest Alan are on the latest episode as we try to gee ourselves up ahead of the upcoming friendlies.After an intro that could have been gold we start with the goalkeeper situation. Safe to say as always this seems a real area of concern with so few options.Things maybe get slightly more optimistic as we progress further up the pitch.There have been plenty of guys in the squad who have been really successful. Can we find the right combination? Will one or more of the uncapped players take their chance?We finish off by discussing what we'd like to take in terms of positives from these games.Next week we will return with a chat about our experiences at Euro 2024 as it approaches a year since the tournament started.Thanks as always for listening!Bluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's a podcast of two halves in this month's focus on all things women's football.We start off with Dave being joined by Charlie and Casey, before switching to Dave's chat with Eva Murray (which you may notice was recorded first!)Obviously the main focus is on the league success for Hibernian. There were of course other runners in the race, some more than others, and particularly the disappointment of outgoing champions Celtic finishing in fourth.Although Rangers missed out on the title on the final day, they did finish the season with a cup double, culminating in their Scottish Cup final victory on Sunday. That meant Glasgow City are once again trophyless, albeit they will have Champions League qualifying next season for finishing runners up in the league.At the other end of the table, it was Spartans who joined Queen's Park and Dundee United in being relegated to SWPL2 with Montrose confirming their top flight status on the final day as results went their way.Finally there's everyone

It's that time of year where we review the Premiership season and more with guests if every team in the league.John is joined by a mix of regulars and guests. Charlie, Danny, Erin, Josh and Laurie represent the regulars. In terms of guests we have Alan, Anas, Andy W of DUFC Stats, football writer Ben, Calum, Ethan B of the Dugout and Ross from The County Corner.There is plenty to chat about including overall thoughts on the season, favourite moments, signing of the season and player of the year from club point of view.A few clubs recently got rid of their manager for differing reasons so potential candidates are discussed.We finish off by chatting about the trophies shared and how big a day it was for Aberdeen to win the Scottish Cup for the first time since 1990.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John, Charlie, Erin, Graeme D, Josh and Krys are on for a bumper episode.There is plenty to discuss with a new managerial appointment, a sacking and a parting of the ways.The team give their thoughts on all of those and more.We briefly preview the Premiership playoff final and preferred outcomes.On Saturday Aberdeen and Celtic play in the Scottish Cup final. There is chat about how everyone thinks Aberdeen may approach the game to have any chance of winning.The podcast concludes with chat about the Scotland announcement.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's six days until Celtic and Aberdeen meet in the Scottish Cup Final, and John B speaks to a former player from each side to take a trip down memory lane by recalling their respective past glories as well as looking ahead to this years showpiece.First up is Aberdeen's Brian Irvine looking back at The Dons last Scottish Cup success in 1990. Brian talks about the run to Hampden and how Alex Smith told him in advance of the Final that he'd retain his place ahead of the returning Willie Miller. Brian would then fulfil a boyhood dream by winning the Cup after a marathon penalty shootout victory, with his spot kick sealing a 9-8 success.Next up is Celtic cult hero Peter Grant. Having missed wins in '85 and '88 through injury, it would be third time lucky for Peter by picking up a winner's medal in 1989 thanks to a 1-0 win over Rangers. However, he talks more in depth about the 1995 Final against Airdrie where he overcame a late injury scare to put in a man of the match performance as the H

John is joined by fans of six of the Championship clubs with Alan H (Heather's dad), Alan R, Cammy, David, Katie and Robert.We discuss the Championship season and how they feel it went for their clubs. Moving on from that as discuss whether some managers may be on the move.There is some chat about the Premiership playoffs and who out of Livingston and Partick Thistle will reach the final.There is some chat about players of the year, young players and best signings from each of the teams represented.We finish off with some fun in terms of best away day, football food and ridiculous moments.Thanks for everyone who has taken part in these Championship episodes and to everyone who has listened over the course of the season.We'll be back next week to preview the Scottish Cup final. Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Regulars John, Charlie, Danny, Graeme D, Jeff, Josh, Laurie and Stephen are all on the latest episode as we discuss loan players.The always say you shouldn't fall in love with loan players. Everyone gives some of their favourites from names you might have forgotten about to players who have went on to have good careers elsewhere.We also have contributions from some of the other guys from the podcast group who couldn't make it.Thanks to everyone who has interacted on our socials and provided their picks.In the last week we have joined the world of TikTok and you can find us on there by searching SFF TikTok. Check it out as there is plenty of great content already and we're loving the interactions. Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John, Charlie, Graeme D, Laurie and Stephen are your panel for the latest episode.We kick things off by discussing the POTY and YPOTY nominations and whether we think there is anyone that was unlucky to make either list. In addition to this we discuss the goal of the season contenders for the awards that take place on Sunday.There is chat regarding the weekend action in the Premiership with Critchley being sacked, the title being clinched and race for third heating up.The podcast concludes with some moans about modern football and whether the game has got too complicated.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Our latest podcast covers the weekend action in the Scottish Cup semi finals. Regulars John, Danny, Graeme D and Stephen are joined by Ethan from The Dugout.Things kick off with us discussing our feelings ahead of the games in terms of nerves, excitements and bodily movements.The chat leads on to the same on Saturday as we discuss the game itself. Did Hearts change in tactics at half time after the sending off help or hinder how the game went?It's little surprise that officiating standard and VAR is discussed as is an often occurrence after high profile games. In terms of Sunday we discuss how easy it ended up being for Celtic and whether fans are bored by domestic success.There is a bit of fun at the end as we try to come up with some Easter related footballers in Scottish football.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John is off this week as our Chico takes the hot seat - coincidentally on the back of Hibs spanking Dundee 4-0.The lads review the weekend's action, delve into the delights of the highland league and discuss the ongoing misery of supporting any team in the bottom six, and it's all to play for in the title race as Rangers have mounted their comeback - I didn't hear no bell!Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John is joined by fans from four of the teams in the Championship with Katie, Cammy, Heather and David being on.We begin by getting David to give us an insight to the situation at Queen's Park both on and off the pitch. This leads on to what it might mean in the future for the club.There is still a race for secure the final playoff spot for the Premiership playoffs so there is some chat about what may happen there.The battle to avoid the drop is discussed with Katie being in fairly confident mood. Cammy discusses how Ayr are stumbling to the playoffs and what may need to happen for them to have any chance of going up.Will we get an Ayrshire derby in the playoff final?The rest of the league is discussed in terms of the box office material at Dunfermline just now and more.We finish off by discussing box office signings over the years, modern trends that should be kicked to the kerb and reconstruction impact on the Championship.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - S

It's your monthly dose of women's football content and once again here to administer it is Dave and guest Casey.With the SWPL title race continuing into the league split, they discuss the contenders. Are Celtic and Elena Sadiku on the same page? Are they out of it along with Hearts? Can leaders Hibernian be title challengers or was the League Cup final a harbinger of doom? Are Rangers the full package? Should people be writing off Glasgow City?On the other side of the split, there's questions about what Partick Thistle can do now, what direction are Aberdeen heading going into next season, and are the bottom three now decided already?Then of course there's a look ahead to match days three and four of the Nations League and the double header against Germany. Can Scotland get off the mark after a good showing against the Dutch, albeit against a tough opponent?Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodo

The Premiership returned and on our latest episode we have John, Charlie, Danny, Erin, Graeme D and Laurie on.We kick off by getting Laurie's thoughts on the situation at Kilmarnock after their heavy defeat at the weekend Following on from this we chat about the other teams at the bottom of the league and potential fixtures after the split.Has Rangers mentality changed under Barry Ferguson and the new coaching team or have they been lucky? This is something we explore too.There is then some chat about the teams in the top six and how things may look for the rear of the season.In an interesting twist we get on the subject of squad numbers and whether players in certain positions should have a certain number.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

The two John's, Josh, Laurie, Krys and Danny are on the latest episode as we review the Nations League playoff that saw us relegated.Josh gives us an insight in to his experience in Greece before we talk about the game itself.There is little surprise that the majority of the chat is about the disappointment of Sunday night.We chat about what went wrong in terms of tactics, formation, team selection and more.To round up the podcast we discuss whether there is anyone else who should potentially be getting called up to help for World Cup qualification.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Our latest podcast is a preview of the upcoming Nations League playoff between Scotland and Greece.Regulars John, John B, Josh, Graeme and Laurie are joined by guest Fraser.We discuss the various selection issues that Clarke may face including formation, who starts and how the formation may differ in the first leg compared to second leg.There is some chat at the end of the podcast about pricing at Hampden and how it is getting pretty expensive.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Regulars John, Charlie, Danny and Erin are joined by guests in Anas and Ethan.Each of the Scottish Cup quarter final winners are represented as we discuss the action that took place.There is chat about the run in to the split as we try to predict who will finish in some of the key positions.The podcast was recorded on Tuesday this week which is day that Scotland squad was announced. There is brief discussion on some of the picks.More on that next week though as we preview the games.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Five years since league reconstruction was last briefly discussed by the SPFL, and promptly batted away into the night sky, Improving Scottish Football Podcast host Kieran Hennigan revisited the topic with a one minute video promoting a 14 team Premiership idea. The video went viral with over 800,000 views on Twitter/X alone.John B invited Kieran onto discuss the pros and cons of a 14 team Scottish Premiership and why he thinks this is the way forward, and not just in the top flight either. There is a good honest discussion about the effects of a promotion/relegation structure, how the 14 team structure works in Greece, would a more even split work better than a top six/bottom eight and also how the setup would improve youth development. Kieran also discusses his plans to evolve his podcast that he hopes one day will see those at the top embrace change, with league reconstruction just one of many areas in Scottish Football that needs addressing.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sf

We're back with our next installment of the Championship specials as John is joined by fans from 8 of the teams in the league.David is on representing Queen's Park for the first time along with Alan, Ali, Heather, Katie, Cammy, Euan and Robert.It's the biggest Championship episode we've done as they continue to grow.The podcast kicks off by looking at the title race. Are all three of the fans involved confident?There is an interesting race for the last Premiership playoff spot with it being safe to say that some fans are more confident than others that they'll succeed.Have Airdrie left things too late to avoid the drop? Katie gives her views on whether they can stay up.We conclude the podcast by getting the guests to pick cult heroes from their clubs and discuss some of the best players in the league this season.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEma

Following two defeats for SWNT in the Women's Nations League, Dave is joined by John Bl to pick over how the games against Austria and Netherlands went for Scotland.With Emma Lawton coming in and getting the opening goal of against the Dutch, they consider if she's now a mainstay, as well as wondering if Michael McArdle will still be the interim coach when the next set of fixtures come around in April. Longer term, there's questions as to where the next manager will come from and if that might be further afield than Scotland once more.Of course, after two defeats, there's questions around the possible defensive frailties that led to the goals, especially in two narrow defeats in what could be a tight Nations League group.Looking forward, the SWPL moves into its post-split phase and with four teams level on 51 points it's an exciting final ten games ahead in terms of the title!Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodo

On our latest episode we have John, Charlie, Laurie, Paul, Stephen and the two Graemes on.The theme of the podcast is cult heroes and we kick off the show by asking everyone to define what they think a cult hero is.There are some interesting shouts with some of the panel giving players that played for the club they support. Others went for a mixed group of players within Scottish football or further afield like Italy.We give some shout outs too for players mentioned by supporters of other clubs in the Premiership.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com