Scottish Football Forums Podcast

The World Cup is edging ever closer, and we can only imagine what it's like to play in the biggest sporting event on the planet. Well, John and Dave spoke to a man who played in two of them, 55 times capped defender Maurice Malpas.Making his debut in 1984 against France, Maurice enjoyed eight years in the Men's National Team and is one of the few with the honour of playing in Scotland's last home win against England in 1985 and the last victory at a World Cup against Sweden five years later. He goes through his experiences of playing at Mexico 86 and Italia 90, plus touching on Euro 92 and making the Hall of Fame. We round off with questions from the SFF community and Maurice picks a best XI from both tournaments.Thank you to everyone for tuning into this latest episode of SFF Podcast.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's just 66 days to go until Scotland return to the World Cup, and the excitement is building ahead of the big event. With Boston hosting two matches, John and Daris are joined by Bostonian, and Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Adam Kamoune. After being recommended to SFF by fellow Boston resident and well-known Scottish commentator Derek Rae, Adam gave the lowdown on what the Tartan Army can expect in his home city and everything is covered from tourist hotspots to cuisine, from bars to beers, with some money saving tips thrown in.Adam also addresses the MBTA's reasoning behind the $80 return for trains from Boston to the Gillette Foxboro Stadium, which has not been well received by already disgruntled fans who've already forked out for match tickets, flights and accommodation. He puts into perspective the difference between the World Cup and regular NFL matches, which don't have the same demand for public transport, and the lack of funding from FIFA as part-explanations behind the pricing, as well as the costs to put on the extra trains and staff to cope with the demands.Overall, Adam speaks passionately about how much he's looking forward to the World Cup and welcoming the Tartan Army to his city. If he wasn't excited enough, Adam has a personal interest in Group C as a Morocco fan, and he gives an insight as to the expectations of the Africans going into the tournament and his general excitement for the Scotland v Morocco match.Thank you to everyone for tuning into this latest episode of SFF Podcast.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

The World Cup is edging closer, and in this episode John and Charlie take a look at the continent of one of Scotland's opponents - South America. They spoke to co-authors Tim Vickery and Mark Biram ahead of the launch of their book Mundiales, which details South American fortunes in the tournament and how the foundations of the World's biggest sporting event were laid by the inaugural Copa America of 1916.Tim and Mark describe their journey in how the project came together, who worked on what chapter and how they overcame potential stumbling blocks, with Tim taking the Brian Clough approach. The chat then moves onto looking back at some South American fortunes from Mexico '86 to Qatar '22, how Tim and Mark think the South American sides will do in USA, Mexico and Canada this summer, how the Brazilians view the Scotland match and questions from listeners.We will have more World Cup content in the build up to and during the main event, so keep your eyes peeled and ears open for future episodes.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Every fan has their own story, and that goes for the regulars on this podcast as well as everyone listening. Krys hosts a chat with regular contributor Charlie to look back over his time supporting Hibernian.A vast array of managers, some ups and downs, and of course that magical moment almost ten years ago now when the now manager and then captain David Gray made history.There's also chat about the success of Hibernian women, the Scottish national team, and some quick fire questions from the podcast team. We finish with Charlie's lifetime Hibernian XI.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

In the latest instalment of our World Cup countdown, John is joined by Off The Ball co-host Tam Cowan.Tam goes through his most fond memories following Scotland on the World's biggest stage from the first one he watched in '78, through to being in France with Off The Ball. From toast with beans and sausages at half time for the Holland match in Argentina, through window cleaning for a pound per door in '86, to having a pee next to Pele at the Stade de France in '98, Tam shares his unique World Cup tale for us all, and why the Tartan Army should ignore politics when it comes to this years finals.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcast TikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

We're kicking off our countdown to the 2026 World Cup by looking back to an era where Scotland were regulars on the world's greatest stage, qualifying for six out of seven finals between 1974 and 1998. For this episode, John has drafted in entertainer Grant Stott, match announcer Graeme Easton and Famous Tartan Magazine Editor Iain Emerson, all kids in the 70's, alongside SFF regular Erin who was still in single digits when Scotland were last at the finals. They were tasked with ranking the official (and one unofficial) Scotland World Cup singles and the home kits worn at each of the tournaments.From Easy Easy to Del Amitri, through Ally's Army and We Have A Dream to Big Trip to Mexico and Say it With Pride, coupled with the evolution of the Umbro kits, there are varied opinions and great stories from the panel, who also give their views on the ideal World Cup artist(s) for 2026.We'd also love to hear what you think, so leave your comments, share on Social Media, and let us know what songs make your playlist and the tops you'd be most likely to don come the summer as we look forward to returning to the biggest sporting event on the planet.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!Apologies that this was originally a video with song clips, however for copyright reasons we've had to alter this!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

We interrupt these mid-season reviews of the Premiership to bring you an interview with a very special guest!Charlie and Laurie sat down with Scottish Football legend Mixu Paatelainen to chat about his career in Scotland, both playing and managing. We also ask him some of the questions the listeners sent in.We hope you enjoy this chat with Mixu.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's the busy festive period, but while many of us are frantically rushing around trying to organise things at the last minute again, Dave has stepped up with two cracking interviews for you this week.First up is Kevin Lynch from the North East Tartan Army to talk about what a year it's been from his perspective, as well as the upcoming 10th anniversary of NETA. Let's face it, no one is getting tired of talking about Scotland qualifying for the World Cup! Kevin also chats about just some of the charity events being run and the hopes for council fan zones come World Cup time.Then we have Oliver Kennedy, St Johnstone and Scotland fan as well as journalist for the Gaudie student newspaper in Aberdeen, clearly another happy man as far as the football goes at the moment! Oliver had a couple of technical issues while recording this, for which we can only apologise and hope it doesn't interfere with your enjoyment of this podcast.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!And thanks as always to our good friends at Supernova Terracewear!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcast TikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

As Scotland gets battered by another storm, the football tries its best to continue on regardless - with mixed results in the KDM Evolution Trophy... or the Scottish Challenge Cup once you blow away the sponsorship.Josh hosts the latest podcast, and he's joined by Charlie, Daris, Graeme and Krys to chat not only about the weather related stories from the midweek cup fixtures, but also to look back on the weekend's action.The top of the table clash at Celtic Park went the way of the visitors, so questions are once again asked as to whether Hearts can end the Glasgow stranglehold on the title as well as the far more important question of whether or not the wind can blow away wee magnets.How many teams are in this title race anyway? Two? Three? Four? Five? The next few weeks will no doubt breeze through and make the picture a little clearer.The guys also touch on the World Cup draw once more, looking in detail at Scotland chances of finally getting out of the group stage at the ninth time of asking, and just how much more it might cost the Tartan Army to stay on in an already eyewateringly expensive trip to North America. Those costs have really taken the wind out of the sails of some of us.Thanks as always for listening. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it around!And thanks as always to our good friends at Supernova Terracewear!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It was a day we had waited 28 years for, a World Cup draw featuring Scotland (and not via the UEFA playoff route like 2022 that ended in failure). Lo and behold, the draw gave us two of the same teams we faced at France ‘98 plus an unknown quantity from our viewpoint.John Bleasdale got reaction from the draw event at Barras Art And Design organised by Gully Singh and features interviews with Gully, Gordon Sheach, Blair McNally, Craig Ferguson and SFF’s new kid on the block Daris, who took time from his busy media schedule to speak to us. We also got reaction from some of the regular SFF team along with some past guests and contributors.Check out our socials for more content and we aim to bring more World Cup specials between now and the big kick off in June 2026. Bring it on!Thanks for listening and to everyone who has given us feedback on our recent episodes.

Scotland have done it, we're going to the World Cup!Graeme hosted the continuing celebrations as he was joined by Daris, both Johns, Krys and Laurie.The guys talked over an amazing night at Hampden as Scotland qualified for our first World Cup since 1998.We discussed the build up to the match itself, before moving onto all the crucial moments in the game, including which of the goals from Mctominay, Tierney and McLean was the best. We also talked Steve Clarke and how he is the most successful Scotland Manager.28 years of waiting is finally over, bring on the summer!Thanks for listening and to everyone who has given us feedback on our recent episodes.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Regulars John, Graeme D and Laurie are joined by regular guest when it comes to the national team, Alan aka Air Force Wan.Making his first appearance on the podcast is Cammy who is a fan of many teams and is given one of the cruelest introductions ever.On one of the most random episodes we've ever recorded, there is chat about why Laurie should take a break from Rugby Park and visit Auchinleck Talbot's Beechwood Park instead.This segment probably sets the tone for the whole episode.There are belly laughs, discussion around some of the names in the Scotland squad and more.We ask the questions that others are afraid to ask like which Scottish player would you most like to see in a pair of beach volleyball pants and who is on your club calendar his month.Let's hope that Scotland can get the job done on Saturday and we can look forward to night of happiness at Hampden next Tuesday.Thanks for listening and make sure to like, subscribe and follow on our social media outlets, as well as joining us on our Discord.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SFFPODCASTDiscord - Scottish Football ForumsBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialTwitter/X - @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastTikTok - @sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com