Open Goal - Football Show

Celtic Legend and Champions League winner with Barcelona, Henrik Larsson joins Si Ferry and Slaney for an in-depth, candid conversation about his phenomenal career in one of the biggest interviews EVER on Open Goal! Henrik discusses his journey that led him to Glasgow and takes us behind-the-scenes of his remarkable 7 seasons at Celtic from his nightmare debut at Easter Road to stopping 10-in-a-row to then winning a multitude of trophies under Martin O'Neill and reach the UEFA Cup Final, beating the likes of Blackburn and Liverpool on the road to Seville to face Jose Mourinho's Porto in 2003. He talks through playing sharing a dressing room with the likes of Chris Sutton, Neil Lennon, Lubo Moravcik and many others before discussing his incredible couple of years at Barcelona where he lined up with the best in the world including Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Lionel Messi and went on to play a massive part in the side's Champions League win over Arsenal in 2006. We of course also discuss his shock move to the Premier League to sign for Manchester United towards the end of his career as he tells us what it was like to work under Sir Alex Ferguson and play with superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick and Gary Neville! A look back on an iconic career for a truly iconic guest! Don't miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Hibs & Celtic striker Derek Riordan joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday for this week's show as they discuss the latest talking points from the return of the SPFL Scottish Premiership with Martin O'Neill's Celtic bouncing back with a dominant 2-0 win over Motherwell while Derek McInnes and Rangers made it 7 wins in a row with their 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Ibrox. Riordan also gives his view on the recent devleopments at Hibs as new Manager, Marink Reedijk's lost his first game in charge 1-0 to Dundee United. We also look at Hearts impressive 5-0 win over St Mirren as they're set to open their European campaign on Thursday night against FC Nordsjælland. Of course Deeks also shares some great stories from the recent Tennent's Sixes tournament and from his career spent at Celtic under Gordon Strachan, bursting onto the scene at Easter Road and his adventures playing over in China! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one of the biggest episodes in Open Goal history, Liverpool Legend and one of the greatest Premier League players ever, Steven Gerrard sits down with Si Ferry, Slaney and his former Rangers player, Andy Halliday for an unbelievable, candid chat about his incredible career at Anfield and Ibrox!From the Treble under Houllier to captaining the side to Champions League victory against AC Milan in Istanbul with Rafa Benitez, we cover the highs and lows from his time at Liverpool including battling it out for the Premier League against the likes of Chelsea, Man United and Man City and coming agonisingly close under Brendan Rodgers.We of course then get an amazing and fascinating insight into Steven Gerrard's time as Rangers Manager. From how the job came about, rebuilding the squad and closing the gap on rivals Celtic to stop 10-in-a-row and bring the SPFL Scottish Premiership title back to Ibrox. Over 2 hours with a top guest and a top man - enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a show we've got for you this week as Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday are joined by a man who has been the subject of many hilarious stories on the show - none other than former Celtic, St Mirren and Dundee midfielder, Paul McGowan! Paul shares some brilliant career and life stories as looks back on his playing days which included playing with BOTH Si & Slaney as well as winning the League Cup with St Mirren and spending nearly a decade at Dens Park where he played with the likes of Jason Cummings and other big characters! The lads also reflect on the new-look Scotland under Sebastien Pocognoli as we get our Nations League campaign underway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss the continued fallout from last week's victory for Rangers over Celtic as the Board publicly backed Martin O'Neill to turn things around after a tough week for the club. We also look ahead to Sebastien Pocognoli's first games for the Scotland National Team with the new look squad set to take on Slovenia, North Macedonia and Switzerland in our Nations League campaign. What new stars will see as the likes of Oli McBurnie, Robbie Ure, Stephen Welsh and others look to make an impact. The lads discuss who might be next for Hibs as they contnue their search for a new Manager at Easter Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aiden McGeady joins Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel as he reacts to the news that his former Hibs teammate, David Gray has left his position as Manager at Easter Road after a tough run of results.We of course also look ahead to the huge match on Sunday as Celtic take on Rangers again, this time in the SPFL Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park. How much will last week's 3-0 thumping at Ibrox effect the teams going into this one and will there be any changes for Martin O'Neill and Derek McInnes to make? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right In The Coupon is back! Si Ferry, Slaney, Derek Ferguson, Gordon Dalziel and Ian McCall look ahead to the 2nd weekend of the SPFL Scottish Premiership and assess whether Derek McInnes can get his 1st league win as Rangers Manager with his side taking on Hibs at Ibrox on Saturday!The also discuss Celtic's tough away tie to Kilmarnock on Sunday and whether their new forward signings Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran will finally come alive after The Champions' edgy 1-0 opening day victory.Can Hearts and Falkirk bounce back from their Match Day defeats and who out of Aberdeen, Motherwell, St Mirren and St Johnstone will make it 2 wins out of 2? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a first podcast of the season we have for you with none other than Ally McCoist joining Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday to preview the upcoming season of Scottish Football!Fresh off the plane from working on the World Cup Final in New York, Ally gets in about the real fitbaw with the return of the SPFL Scottish Premiership this week!The lads debate whether this year can live up to last season's drama with new Rangers Manager Derek McInnes looking to go a step further this time and bring the title back to Ibrox. We discuss whether Hearts can match their heroic standards of last season and if Champions Celtic can retain their title amid ongoing transfer chaos and tensions between club and fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.