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On the eve of Scotland Women's National Team finding out their World Cup playoff fate, John B & Vinny are joined by Dave Smith to review their recent matches. First up, an away trip to Netherlands proved to be a useful exercise as Scotland gave a good account of themselves before going down 2-1 to the FIFA ranked sixth best side in Women's Football. This was followed up by a resounding 6-0 win in Faroe Islands to wrap up their qualifying group, where second place was long wrapped up. The lads then discuss Scotland's potential playoff opponents as we will have to face two one-off ties on 6 & 11 October. Even then winning both matches might not be enough to secure qualification as only the two best playoff winners, combined with their qualifying campaign record, will advance to the Finals in Australia and New Zealand, with the third playoff winner going into a ten team tournament in New Zealand in February to fight for one of the three remaining Finals spots. It's all broken down by this link... https

On the latest episode we have John, Erin, Josh, Krys, Scott M and special guest Michael on. Last week the transfer window closed so we start off by discussing what teams signed well and those who didn't do so well. In the week of the Champions League group stages starting and both Celtic and Rangers being in it, we chat about how well both teams will do with both having a tough start. This links in with covering the Celtic defeat of Rangers at the weekend. The podcast concludes by reflecting on favourite European night memories. Thanks to our Fantasy Football Scotland league sponsors Supernova Terracewear supernovaterracewear.com and Surprise Shirts Surprise Shirts are currently offering 10% off their products at surprise shirts.co.uk with the code SFF. Remember you can get free shipping and 20% off any product at uk.manscaped.com with the code SFF20. #ad Tweet us @sffpodcast Instagram - sffpodcast Facebook - Scottish Football Forums Email - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

In our latest guest special, John B and Vinny are joined by former Scotsport, Setanta and Clyde Superscoreboard presenter, and current Scottish Sun columnist, Jim Delahunt. Jim gives a great insight into his career that saw him start off at the Sunday Standard before joining STV in 1990. He succeeded Jim White as Scotsport presenter in 1998 and was there for eight years before joining Setanta Sports, fronting their highlights show for three years before the channels sudden closure. He then moved to Clyde a year later for five years and explains why the dump button was his most valuable tool at the station. Jim also delves into his passion for Horse Racing and his success as an owner in having ten winners, giving his favourite courses in Scotland and one abroad. We end with the usual slow fire questions where Jim's six a-side team is one player short - and why he'd rather have five players than add Jim White! We thank Jim for his time to speak to the Podcast. Our Fantasy Football Scotland league sponsors are

John, Jeff and Josh are on to chat about some of the latest Scottish football goings on. We kick off by Josh talking us through the Marymass derby in Irvine which took place on Friday night. There was speculation that Jack Ross had left Dundee United after their recent bad form. The guys discuss whether the reaction to results has been a bit over the top. European action is discussed with Rangers and Hearts both being in action this week. Can they get through their respective ties? It's safe to say there were some controversial decisions at the weekend in the Premiership from officials so that is up for discussion too. Our Fantasy Football Scotland league sponsors are both currently offering listeners to the podcast discounts on their products. Supernova Terracewear are offering 10% off at supernovaterracewear.com with the code SFF until the end of September. Surprise Shirts are also offering 10% off their products at surprise shirts.co.uk with the code SFF. Thanks to both for their continued support. R

For our latest podcast, the two John's are joined by Ally Graham, Kevin Harper, Falkirk fan Alan and Stirling Albion fan Marc. League One and Two have started with some interesting results as teams who were expected to do well are struggling while those who were expected to struggle are doing well. It's early days though. The guys discuss how competitive they think League One will be and are torn between two teams that they think will win the league. They discuss who could be playoff contenders and there is a unanimous decision made about who will finish at the foot of the table. There is chat about the return of the Reserve League and Kevin gives his thoughts on the B teams in the Lowland League. There are predictions made about what will happen in League Two with focus being on Stirling Albion and distractions off the pitch. The podcast concludes with our guests predicting the scores in our Lower League predictions game against Ally. Our Fantasy Football Scotland league sponsors are both currently off

John is joined by Vinny and returning guest, Dundee fan Ethan as we take a deep dive in to the Championship and what to expect of this season. There are predictions around who will win the league, finish in promotion playoff positions, who will be relegated and who will finish elsewhere. We look at where teams have strengthened with all being in agreement that some teams still have a fair bit of transfer business to do. The topic of ticket prices is discussed too with there being a consensus that pricing needs looked at. The guys discuss best signings of the season, who might finish as top scorer and what team has the best kit. Our Fantasy Football Scotland league sponsors are both currently offering listeners to the podcast discounts on their products. Supernova Terracewear are offering 10% off at supernovaterracewear.com with the code SFF until the end of September. Surprise Shirts are also offering 10% off their products at surprise shirts.co.uk with the code SFF. Thanks to both for their continued su

Sunday 7 August is a special day in the Scottish Football calendar as the 2022/23 SWPL1 season gets underway. The top division has now increased to 12 teams and we bring you two podcasts to preview the new campaign, featuring interviews with players and coaches of each of the twelve teams represented in the league. In part two, we speak to Spartans forward Becky Galbraith, Aberdeen co-manager Gavin Beith, Hibernian manager Dean Gibson, Hamilton goalkeeper Chloe Nicholson and assistant manager Bobby Watson, Motherwell player-assistant manager (and returning guest) Leanne Crichton, and Hearts co-captain Georgia Hunter. They all give an interesting insight into what to expect from their respective sides for the upcoming season. We also have a bonus interview with former Rangers player Clare Gemmell, who is now doing media work covering the SWPL1 action. We thank each club for agreeing to give their time to speak to our interviewers Dave, Vinny and John B. Twitter ID's - @BeckyG_17 @gavinbeith @deanG_10 @Crich

Sunday 7 August is a special day in the Scottish Football calendar as the 2022/23 SWPL1 season gets underway. The top division has now increased to 12 teams and we bring you two podcasts to preview the new campaign, featuring interviews with players and coaches of each of the twelve teams represented in the league. In part one, we speak to Rangers forward Lizzie Arnot, Glasgow City new girl Amy Muir, Celtic manager Fran Alonso, newly promoted Glasgow City Women & Girls manager Andy Gardner, Partick Thistle duo Rosie Slater and Demi Falconer, and runaway SWPL2 champions Dundee United manager Graeme Hart. They all give an interesting insight into what to expect from their respective sides for the upcoming season.> We thank each club for agreeing to give their time to speak to our interviewers Dave, Vinny and John B. Twitter ID's - @Amy_muirr @FranAlonsoFA @90AndyG @RosieSlater15 @DemiFalconer_ @graemehart89 Instagram ID's - @lizziearnot @_amymuir @franalsonsofa Our Fantasy Football league on the Fantasy

John, Josh and Scott J are on the latest episode of the podcast as we discuss some of the events in Scottish football recently. We kick off by discussing Motherwell and Graham Alexander leaving the club after their European exit. There is chat about Rangers and Dundee United upcoming European ties and how they might get on. The guys are all fans of the West of Scotland football league so we have a wee feature on why you should go if you've never been before. Our Fantasy Football league on the Fantasy Football Scotland app is under way. You'll find our league under classic leagues or by using code SFFPL. Thanks again to Supernova Terracewear and Surprise Shirts for your continued support. Remember you can get free shipping and 20% off any product at uk.manscaped.com with the code SFF20. #ad Surprise Shirts are also offering 10% off their products at surprise shirts.co.uk with the code SFF. #ad Tweet us @sffpodcast Instagram - sffpodcast Facebook - Scottish Football Forums Email - scottishfootballforumsp

The podcast returns for a twelfth season as regulars John, Scott and Jeff are joined by Laurie, Harry, Neil, Euan, Andy R, Andy L, Ross, Paul and Nory with every team being represented. We discuss predictions for the upcoming season in terms of league position with some optimistic thoughts from some and pessimistic from others. The fans of teams who have qualified for Europe discuss how things might go for them too. There is chat about what signings are expected to do well and where teams may still look to strengthen in with deadline day still being over a month away. Get involved in our Fantasy Football league on the Fantasy Football Scotland app. You'll find our league under classic leagues or by using code SFFPL. Thanks again to Supernova Terracewear and Surprise Shirts for your continued support. Remember you can get free shipping and 20% off any product at uk.manscaped.com with the code SFF20. #ad Surprise Shirts are also offering 10% off their products at surprise shirts.co.uk with the code SFF. #a

For our final episode of the season, the two John's are joined by Josh, Krys and Scott. We kick off with a wee bit of chat about the Football Square Mile walk that some of the team did at the weekend. If you want to book it then check out glasgowfootballtour.com There is discussion around transfer activity so far with not much business taking place so far. Highlights of the season are discussed with one game in particular standing out for all the guys. We wrap up by discussing some of our favourite episodes of the season and a few quiz questions. Thanks to everyone who has listened this season and catch you all next season. Remember you can get free shipping and 20% off any product at uk.manscaped.com with the code SFF20. #ad Thanks to all our Fantasy Football Scotland prize sponsors this season: Supernova Terracewear, Surprise Shirts and Mind, Body and Sole UK. Congratulations to our prize winners, and look out for the competition returning next season! Surprise Shirts are also offering 10% off their

The Men's National Team's World Cup dream may be over, but the Scotland Women's side hopes of reaching their finals in Australia and New Zealand next year is still very much alive. In this episode, John B is joined by Chris Marshall and Amy Canavan to preview their latest qualifier against Ukraine which, due to the ongoing atrocities in their homeland, is being played in Poland. We look back at what's been a mixed campaign for the SWNT under new manager Pedro Martinez Losa. After kicking off with three consecutive wins, Losa's side required a 93rd minute equaliser from Abi Harrison to spare their blushes against the Ukrainians at Hampden, before being thrashed by runaway Group B leaders Spain. The Spaniards then completed the double over the Scots to clinch qualification, but Scotland still have a playoff spot in their hands if they can win next Friday and against Faroe Islands in September. Chris and Amy give their thoughts on the opposition and try to predict the lineup Scotland will send out that will, h

In our latest episode the two John's are joined by returning guest David and Armenia guest Aram from Football Kentron (@FootballKentron). We discuss the Nations League group so far with mixed results for everyone with exception of Ukraine. Aram gives us an insight in to the Armenian team and what to expect in the reverse fixture of last Wednesday. The fallout from Scotland's defeat in Ireland is discussed with there being disappointment all round from Scotland fans. The focus is around the expectation going in to the game that we looked to be favourites for but didn't turn up. Aram talks about the progression of Armenian national team and how football is growing in Armenia with new investment. We finish off by making some predictions around the game on Tuesday. Thanks to all our Fantasy Football Scotland prize sponsors this season: Supernova Terracewear, Surprise Shirts and Mind, Body and Sole UK. Congratulations to our prize winners! Remember you can get free shipping and 20% off any product at uk.mans

We have a treat in store for you in our latest episode as we discuss the biggest event that happened at Hampden last week. John Bleasdale, our co-host had the launch of his superb debut book, Scotland's Swedish Adventure. The other John hosts and is joined by Alan, Neil and of course John himself. John discusses the event at the Scottish Museum at Hampden last week, how the book came about and gives us an insight in to some of the quality content. He answers questions from the panel and also friends and listeners to the podcast. There is an appearance at Off The Ball to chat about too as John promoted his book on the show. We discuss memories from the tournament, best kits and much more in Scotland's first ever appearance at the Euros. The podcast concludes with John picking a best Scottish eleven from the Euro tournaments that Scotland have participated in. If you want a copy of the book then check out Amazon, Waterstones, Pitch Publishing or contact John direct @jbleasdale81 to purchase a signed copy.

The two John's and Josh are joined by Welsh football writer Ian Mitchelmore in what we hoped was going to be a preview of a Home Nations final to decide who qualifies for Qatar 2022. Ukraine didn't get the script though as Scotland were convincingly defeated in the playoff semi which leaves us once again not at the party. The guys discuss whether Clarke got his team selection right, the lack of width when we tried to change things and how certain players were badly missed. Credit has to go to the Ukraine as they outplayed and out fought Scotland on their way to moving one step closer to getting to the big event. We get the views of Ian in terms of what he expects from Sunday and he is confident going in to the game. He gives us an insight in to the strength of the current Welsh team and their fantastic unbeaten home run. The Scotland team have the perfect chance to now regroup and start a new unbeaten run as we look to qualify for Euro 2024. Potential changes to the team are discussed and debate whether Cl

Just five days to go until the long awaited World Cup playoff Semi Final between Scotland and Ukraine. On this special three-part preview, John B is joined by a mixture of commentators and fans to look ahead to the big game. First up is Hampden Roar Podcast host and freelance commentator Andy Bargh, who had the misfortune of being on before the squad was announced, so we debated what new faces would bve considered. Of course, no new players were drafted into Steve Clarke's squad. Next up were well-known and enthusiastic Scotland fans Gordon Sheach and Laura Brannan to assess the squad and try to name their team for Wednesday, and also what three changes they'd make to the last Scotland team to play in a World Cup Finals match with players from the latest squad. Lastly, and by no means least, the voice of Scottish Football for Sky Sports Ian Crocker gives the lowdown on the big game and how much he is looking forward to covering the match with partner in crime Ally McCoist. We all have one simple message - C

In this latest episode regulars John, Jeff, Erin and Scott are joined by some returning guests in Rangers fan Andy L (@AndyLoughran), Motherwell fan Andy R (@MFCPodcast86), Dundee fan Ethan (@EthanHampton11), Livingston fan Euan (@rankine_euan) and Hearts fan Laurie (@lauriedunsire) while Hibs fan Charlie (@charliebanks97), St Mirren fan Div (@pieandbov), Ross County fan Ross (@rossm1997) and St Johnstone fan Danny (@dannyw1989) make their debuts as each club in the Premiership is represented. The show kicks off with a quick review of the Scottish Cup final between Rangers and Hearts and what could have been for Rangers in Europe. Andy L assesses the need to strengthen which he feels the club didn't really do last summer. In a season where there have been quite a few managerial changes, both Andy R and Danny are of the opinion their clubs should have probably made a change. The situation at Hibs is discussed to the delight of other fans of rival teams while some guests question what kind of pressure Goodwin

Four guests, three hosts, two teams, one big occasion. This is the SFF Podcast's preview to the Scottish Women's Cup Final between Glasgow City and Celtic, a repeat of the League Cup Final in December. Holders City are looking for their tenth Scottish Cup and to end the season with silverware having seen their 14 years of League dominance ended by Rangers. Vinny speaks to midfielder Niamh Farrelly to get a view from the City camp on their hopes of retaining the trophy they hold from the last final played in 2019. Celtic are looking to claim their first ever Scottish Cup success and complete a Cup Double having beaten City at Firhill to claim the League Cup. John B speaks to defender Jodie Bartle to get the lowdown on their season so far and their hopes of making this a historic season for the Celtic Women's side. We then enter neutral territory as guest interviewer Grant speaks to BBC commentator Stuart Mitchell to give his thoughts on the season and how he sees the game going. This is followed up by John

John, Jeff and Vinny are on as we round up what has been going on in Scottish football with some of the playoffs being decided in the last week. So far, it's pleasing to see that the playoffs have seen teams progress and be promoted so congratulations to Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh City and Queen's Park. Can Inverness complete the set and defeat St Johnstone? Further down in tier 6 things have still to be decided with Darvel, Tranent and St Cuthberts set to take part in a round robin tournament to see who gains a place in the Lowland League. Once again we discuss the Lowland League and the way they have stifled progression with lack of promotion spots available. In a bizarre tangent, we end up talking half time entertainment in Scottish football and the bizarre and wonderful things we've seen take place. It provides some light relief to the show. More congratulations are in order, this time in the Women's game as Glasgow Girls and Women were promoted from SWPL2. We discuss progress for the Women's game in Scotla

We’ve saved the best until last in our Euro ’92 throwback series as John Bleasdale looks at the success of the two Scandinavian sides in the tournament, hosts Sweden and late entrants, and surprise winners, Denmark. He is joined by 96-capped Swedish internationalist Patrik Andersson, Danish journalist Sebastian Stanbury, and Danish commentator Niels Harild. Patrik broke into the Sweden side at the turn of 1992 and impressed enough in pre-tournament friendlies and with Malmo to become a starter at the Euros. He talks about the expectation for the host nation to do well in the tournament, and they delivered by topping their group, including a famous 2-1 win over England to send them home before the postcards. However, Patrik missed the Semi Final with Germany through suspension, and watched in agony as his side went down 3-2 to the Germans that ended their fairy-tale of Euro glory on home soil. It would form part of a good era for the Swedes as they went onto finish third at the USA ’94 World Cup. As Denmark