PLZ Football Podcast

In the middle of the Live Show, Aberdeen sack Stephen Robinson, a move expected by everyone on the panel as his record becomes too much to bear for Dons fans. Who is next to get the job at Pittodrie? Is Steve Clarke too big for Aberdeen, or will they opt for a foreign coach? The panel discussed bad refereeing decisions, a moment of genius at Tannadice, and no excuses for an embarrassing Hearts performance.

PLZ and the Scottish Football Union are calling on all fans to take the survey on the state of our game: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFUSDS Tam McManus has called time on Kasper Hogh starting for Celtic and is critical of the striker's 16-game run without a goal. Scottish clubs in Europe are an embarrassment, and Tam has written off both sides' chances of qualification. Hearts are running out of gas and will struggle to mount any challenge this season, according to Peter Martin. Alan Rough reckons this is the perfect time for Rangers to increase the pressure on Celtic at the top of the table. PLZ are also calling on fans to take advantage of a fan survey to voice their concerns about the state of our game.

The board meeting Celtic supporters in Greenock was a strategic PR move ahead of the AGM, according to Hugh MacDonald. The Journos are anticipating more misery for Hearts and Celtic in Europe. Gordon Parks has dismissed the possibility of Scottish football clubs investing in a strategy of playing home-bred players or changing the way we coach our kids. Can Sebastian Pocognoli get Scotland back on track in our failed Nations League campaign?

Peter Martin has blasted some Celtic fans for turning on Martin O'Neill. 170 days after a title win, he's gone from Messiah to Pariah, with fans bang out of order calling for his sacking. Derek McInnes has to win the League Cup, according to Alex Rae. Tam McManus says there's no better football anthem than Sunshine on Leith.

The panel fully agrees that Aberdeen and Hibs are there to make up the numbers in the Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Do you agree? The Dons manager's reign could be over after Hampden, according to Gordon Parks. Martin O'Neill knows what he's doing, and the league table proves that, according to Alan Rough. Tam McManus agrees with Peter Martin, this could be the worst standard of teams in the Premiership in decades.

Peter Martin believes all supporter groups at Celtic will have to show restraint and have a clear line of questioning in an orderly manner at the AGM to have any hope of getting answers from the Celtic board. Stephen McGowan disputes whether anything will change until everything changes at Celtic. Gordon Parks has warned that changes in the pathway for Scottish players to first-team football and the structure of Scottish football must change, or there are dark times ahead. Refereeing standards also comes under the spotlight once again!

Tam McManus is convinced former Hearts boss Derek McInnes is in for a hot reception from the Tynecastle fans when he returns as Rangers manager. There is a major question over whether Celtic's Alistair Johnstone should've been risked at Easter Road. Peter Martin has doubts about Alfred Johansson's ability to turn around Motherwell's fortunes.

Is Martin O'Neill guilty of making excuses for a Celtic team with a poor European record and their third consecutive European loss? Are there positives for Wouter Vrancken and Hearts as Scottish football's standing in Europe continues to plummet? Can Rangers bounce back after dropping points last weekend to Dundee?

Peter Martin, Gordon Parks and Hugh MacDonald tackle the persistent issue of sectarian chants in Scottish football on this week's Journos. They examine why sectarian chants remain a stain on the sport and what might be done to address the behaviour seen in the stands. Sponsored by cameroncommercials.com, the panel also discuss mental health support in football and assesses who is the best manager in the Scottish Premiership right now. Subscribe for more match analysis every day, and let us know your thoughts on the issue in the comments below.

Tam McManus believes Hearts were too overconfident taking on Celtic and could have lost by eight or nine goals. Alex Rae believes Rangers will only win the league by making sure they overcome teams that sit in and defend. Alan Rough has criticised the standard of defending at the lower end of the Scottish Premiership.