The Scottish Football Show

It’s the end of the season and the end of an era.Scotland bow out of the June friendlies with one win and one defeat, but should the SFA be calling time on Steve Clarke's reign ahead of the World Cup qualifiers And would someone like Big Ange be a perfect replacement... or even David Martindale?!Ross County are down as the 24/25 season concludes fully, with everyone now fully pushing on with preparations for the next campaign. Players are already starting to move, and some eye-catching appointments have been made already by several clubs in their dugouts, including that of Russell Martin to the Ibrox hotseat after Rangers' new owners confirmed their takeover.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks one last time, as they close three seasons of podcasting about the highs, lows and batshit mental Scottish football stories.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO04:18 - INDUSTRY QUESTION: What happens in the off season when you for for a football club?10:45 - FUNNIES: SFA candles, Steve Clarke shrines and how football can ruin your day no matter how good it is.15:26 - SCOTLAND: Is it time for Steve Clarke to go?24:42 - RANGERS: New owners and a new manager. Is Russell Martin the right appointment and what does it mean for Scottish football?35:25 - NEWS: Reaction to big news at Dundee, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle, celebrating the evergreen Craig Gordon, and why Davie Martindale is the obvious choice to be the new Scotland manager.49:24 - A FOND FAREWELL: Andrew, Laura and Fin share their memories of the last three seasons of making the show and why it's time to stop it...for now.59:31 - OUTRO

Aberdeen snatched Scottish Cup glory in the most dramatic fashion, ending Celtic's treble dreams on penalties.Scott McTominay sealed his outstanding season in Italy by winning Napoli the title, scoring a potential goal of the season in the process and winning the Serie A Player of the Year. The boy can do no wrong.And he's not the only one lifting silverware... Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Josh Diog and Andy Robertson have all been getting in on the fun. East Kilbride have made it to the SPFL for the first time in their history, St Johnstone have been relegated and Livingston and Ross County battle it out in the last domestic game of the season.And oh so many managerial changes too - Derek McInnes to Hearts, Stuart Kettlewell to Kilmarnock, Tony Docherty has left Dundee and Michael Wimmer has left Motherwell... and it's not even June yet.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the penultimate episode of the season.

Scott McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A and the Napoli fans are signing That’s Amore. The leagues are being wrapped up as Celtic seal the Premiership, Peterhead clinch League Two and East Kilbride edge another step closer to the SPFL. But it’s all about the Championship this weekend as Falkirk and Livingston battle it out for the final league title, on the last day of their season. Neil Critchley has departed Hearts, bad news for Dumbarton as their move out of admin looks to be off and league reconstruction is also off the cards, for the top flight at least. And what did you make of Celtic’s protest against Dundee United’s ticket prices, are fans being priced out of football or are Celtic a bit pot kettle for being offended? Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and stories from Scottish football.00:00: Hello00:29: Intro05:05: Funnies10:26: Celtic fans protest ticket prices17:03: Hearts sack Neil Critchley23:35: McTominay is ripping it up in Serie A26:21: Dumbarton’s struggles continue28:12: League reconstruction is off the table31:19: The leagues are being wrapped up

Aberdeen and Celtic will meet in the Scottish Cup Final in the season finale showdown, but if Dave Cormack is to be believed, that's a hell of a journey for the Dons support... It's all happening in the lower leagues with Livingston closing the gap on Falkirk - are the Bairns bottling it? And Peterhead host East Fife this weekend in the top of the table showdown in League Two.Hamilton Accies have been relegated from the Championship in a dramatic turn of events last week, as they were docked 15 points.Meanwhile, in Italy, Scott McTominay's winner combined with Bologna beating Inter Milan in the 94th minute, means our Scottish duo in Naples are now equal on points at the top of Serie A. With their head to head locked at two 1-1 draws, it means the sides could end up competing to win the league in a play off. Should we also scrap goal difference over here?!And the PFA Players' Team of the Year is out and it's as boringly predictable as every other year.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest weird and wonderful Scottish football news.RUNNING ORDER00:00: Intro - Happy Easter!02:38: Rangers are out of Europe but Ally McCoist is wonderful05:44: Commentators not speaking through iconic moments, are you for or against it?15:48: Funnies - Aberdeen fans not going to Hampden, Celtic fans leaving Hampden and Frosty the duck is an emotional support animal.22:33: Rangers takeover latest and is Steven Gerrard returning to Ibrox?26:02: The Scots ripping it up in Serie A27:49: PFA Players' Team of the Year33:58: Hamilton Accies are relegated, pending appeal47:48: Lower Leagues round up

Not one but two Scottish sides were crowned Champions this weekend, but Rangers denied Celtic the chance to be the third in what is becoming typical Bazza Comeback fashion.While Arbroath and Brora Rangers sealed their respective titles, St Mirren snatched the final top six spot on Split Day, denying Motherwell and Hearts.League reconstruction is still hot on everyone's lips, would you have a 10, 12, 14 or 16 team league?And Rangers go to Bilbao next for the quarter final second leg of the Europa League, can they pull off a shock against the favourites? Join us - Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks, and let know if you agree with our latest moans against modern football.TIMINGS0:00: INTRO02:33: AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL11:03: FUNNIES14:33: NEWS25:46: SPLIT FINAL DAY DRAMA28:47: TITLE WINNERS33:09: BAZBALL & BILBAO

Have the wheels come off Scotland after they slip to a 3-0 home defeat to Greece. How does Steve Clarke recover from a horror show in Hampden?Join Andrew Slaven, commentator Andy Bargh and author John Bleasedale as they dissect another disaster.But thats not all - Dumbarton became the first club to be relegated in Scotland. How bad is it for the Sons?Falkirk on the brink of a return to the Premiership after a 15 year hiatus.And Neil Lennon is back in management, this time at Dunfermline.

Talk about Super Sunday?! 11 goals in two derbies left us with loads to talk about this week.Dumbarton also avoided relegation in the dying seconds... but that's only denying the inevitable for a little longer.Scotland take on Greece in the Nations League play off, for a place in League A. But while there are some exciting young additions to the squad, we question the worth in handing call ups to boys who have played for other countries.And just weeks on from their historic Scottish Cup win, Queen's Park have sacked manager Callum Davidson. Are the Spiders being ambitious in their aspirations, or was it a premature decision by the club?Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks break down the biggest and funniest stories across Scottish football.RUNNING ORDER:00:00 - INTRO03:29 - AGAINST MODERN FOOTBALL: The Main Event, BTS and POV.11:22 - FUNNIES: Černý's supersoaker, silent celebrations and if only your pets could talk...15:56 - NEWS: Callum Davidson sacked by Queen's Park, Motherwell fans leading the booze ban fight and a Caley call-up. 27:52 - SCOTLAND: Greece playoff preview, and why is George Hirst being considered?42:37 - RANGERS: The Europa League, beating Celtic and Barry Ferguson.55:23 - SPFL: Dundee Derby thriller, the race for the top six, and Dumbarton are safe...for now.55:23 - OUTRO

If it wasn't for two midge's bawhairs Rangers could have been going into the Europa League second leg 5-1 up on Fenerbahce. But they're still taking a healthy 3-1 advantage in over Jose Mourinho's side this week.Join the industry-experienced; Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest ridiculous stories across Scottish football.Meanwhile, the Scottish Cup is heading into the semi finals, Falkirk are running away with the Championship and what in the forfing forf is going on at Forfar right now?The alcohol at games debate has reared it's head again and so too has fans being punished for pyro displays - is it right the advert for our game is also harmed in the process?And Clyde's admin hits amateur hour as they accidently share some Only Fans content... much to Peterhead's delight.RUNNING ORDER:00:00: Intro02:30: Against Modern Football: Baby mascots04:42: The best funny stories this week10:19: Booze13:20: Pyro punishments18:50: Scotland squad news25:36: Rangers in Europe33:58: Scottish Cup and lower leagues48:55: Outro

Half time flash interviews, scrapping 0-0 draws and pubs that don't play the commentary... what do you hate about modern football?Barry Ferguson has taken interim charge of Rangers and it has led to one of the most entertaining week's on Scottish football Twitter. The Staunch Avengers are in place and we're all here for it, get the popcorn out.Hibs have moved third in the Premiership after beating Hearts 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby, Motherwell are back in the mix after back-to-back wins at Ibrox and Aberdeen claw back a 2-2 draw with Dundee United. The top six is heating up.And there will be lots of away fans at Celtic Park, firstly in the Scottish Cup against Hib who have been given an extended allocation and then the Old Firm derby after the childish spat is finally over.Join Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest news and funny stories from the wonderful world of Scottish football. RUNNING ORDER:01:22: Industry Question06:30: Against Modern Football16:19: This week's funny stories24:24: This week's news stories29:47: SPFL round up• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks

Philippe Clement's time at Rangers comes to an end... far later than we all expected.And so has Kris Doolan's at Partick Thistle too. But also in the world of managerial movements, Motherwell welcome Michael Wimmer. And David Gray is essentially a new man at Hibs too these days?!Jose Mourinho is coming to Ibrox too... but unlikely in that context. Probably just with Fenerbahce in the Europa League.Catch up with Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks for the latest new, funny stories, industry insight and crazy goings on from the world of Scottish football.Running order: 00:00: Intro02:15: Industry question08:33: The funniest stories of the week14:10: Celtic drop out of Europe... it's all on Rangers now22:03: The new Challenge Cup format22:42: Managerial ins and outs: Clement, Wimmer, Kettlewell and Doolan45:20: Hibs beat Celtic and St Mirren beat Rangers49:15: The best of the other games• Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tsfspodcast• Follow Andrew Slaven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewslaven7• Follow Laura Brannan on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/_LauraBrannan• Follow Findlay Marks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/findlaymarks