Scottish Football Podcast

How long can Stenhousemuir keep their remarkable Championship run going? The team analyse another impressive win for Marvin Bartley's side and ask what's gone wrong at Livingston. Are Inverness Caledonian Thistle destined to climb the table, and have Dunfermline found a spark after their first league win?In League One, Hamilton Academical and Ross County are setting the pace, but why are Airdrie and Queen of the South struggling?Plus, Elgin City's flying start in League Two, Clyde's credentials as challengers, concerns for Stirling Albion, and whether Dumbarton should already be worried about life at the foot of the table02:13 Stenhousemuir's remarkable Championship start 08:21 Livingston's struggles and Inverness concerns 10:58 Queen's Park, Morton and Dunfermline's first win 14:27 Hamilton lead the way as Ross County emerge as favourites 18:06 East Kilbride's reality check and Airdrie's alarming form 21:49 What's gone wrong at Queen of the South? 23:29 Elgin City set the pace in League Two as Clyde chase 26:50 Stirling Albion's slow start and Dumbarton's worries

Richard Gordon and the team review all of Sunday's Scottish Premiership action including a win for Rangers in Aberdeen

It's been a bruising week for Scottish clubs in Europe. Rangers are out before the end of August and the pressure is growing on Derek McInnes after a damaging defeat to Jablonec. How does he turn things around ahead of a daunting trip to Aberdeen?Could Hibs have done anything differently after throwing away a place in the league phase with two late goals against Gent? And are Hearts now the success story after battling past Rapid Vienna to reach the Conference League?Andrew Petrie is joined by Scott Allan and Cammy Kerr to dissect the European fallout and full preview of a massive Premiership weekend.01:00 Scotland's European hangover 02:24 Rangers in crisis? McInnes under pressure 06:22 Hibs heartbreak and Motherwell reflections 10:16 Can Celtic bounce back against Falkirk? 12:38 Hearts flying high & Kilmarnock v Dundee United 19:59 Aberdeen v Rangers, Dundee v Hibs & weekend predictions

Hearts pull off one of the greatest comebacks in their history - what will Conference League football mean for Wouter Vrancken’s side? Are they ready to balance domestic and continental commitments or are further reinforcements needed?Motherwell would need a similarly seismic result to progress past Freiburg. Is there any hope for Alfred Johansson’s side? Or is the tie already a foregone conclusion?David Gray’s says Hibs will have a “cup final mentality” for their second leg against Gent. How much pressure is on them to make history and secure Hibs first ever qualification for European football?Rangers are a goal ahead in their tie with Jablonec - is Derek McInnes already facing the biggest game of his Rangers reign?With Jonathan Sutherland, Joelle Murray and Stephen McGowan02:09 | Hearts' Austrian heroics restore Scottish pride Reaction to Hearts' dramatic comeback, the social media banter afterwards, and what the result means for Scottish football and the coefficient.08:32 | Can Motherwell pull off a German miracle? Joelle Murray and Stephen McGowan assess Motherwell's chances of overturning their deficit against Freiburg and discuss the challenge facing Scottish clubs against wealthier opponents.12:00 | History beckons for Hibs at Easter Road A European night under the lights, the pressure on David Gray's side and whether Hibs can reach a European league phase.15:04 | How big a blow would Owen Elding's absence be? Joelle Murray on the young forward's impact, his injury concern and the attacking options available to Hibs.16:25 | Rangers, transition and a tricky trip to Czechia Derek McInnes' evolving squad, transfer business, defensive concerns and how Rangers should approach protecting a 1-0 lead.21:21 | Transfer window pressure and European predictions Discussion on the stress of recruitment, what no European football would mean for Rangers, and final predictions for Hibs, Motherwell and Rangers.

Four up and out: Celtic's Champions League meltdown plus Hearts' last shot in ViennaCeltic fail to qualify for the Champions League for the second year running - what impact will it have on the rest of their season? Will their recruitment strategy in the final days of the transfer window change? And what does it mean for the coefficient?Are Hearts confident of progressing to the Conference League? Or will their away second leg be too big an ask for Wouter Vrancken’s side so early in his time in charge at Tynecastle?With Charlotte Cohen, Ryan McGowan, and Michael Grant.01:00 | Celtic's European collapse Reaction to Celtic's dramatic Champions League exit against LASK.04:10 | Has recruitment failed Celtic again? Questions over squad depth, planning and transfer strategy.07:40 | The financial fallout What missing out on the Champions League means for Celtic and Scottish Football.10:20 | Who is to blame? The board, the players or the manager? The panel assess responsibility.12:10 | Hearts' big night in Vienna Can Hearts reach the Conference League group stage?16:20 | Hearts' progress and the coefficient concern Signs of improvement at Tynecastle and a look at Scotland's European challenge

How ready are Celtic for the season ahead?Should they confirm their qualification for the Champions League, do they have the strength in depth required to compete on all fronts under Martin O’Neill? Where do they need to add to the squad before the window shuts?Is Colby Donovan the long-term answer to their full-back woes with Alistair Johnston’s lengthy layoff confirmed? And how should they approach their Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK? Will they go for it early and put it beyond doubt - or play with more caution despite their healthy aggregate lead?With David Currie, Cillian Sheridan, and Gordon Wad

Sunday Sportsound has all the reaction to the Dundee derby, the latest on the new Scotland manager, a look at the Scots playing in Italy, and a trip to the Edinburgh Fringe.

A dramatic night in Europe leaves plenty to discuss as the Scottish Football Podcast looks ahead to a huge weekend.We preview a fascinating Dundee Derby as Steven Pressley's impressive Dundee side prepare to face Jim Goodwin's Dundee United.In Europe can Rangers and Hibs finish the job in their Conference League play-offs? Are Hearts still capable of upsetting Rapid Vienna? And what can Motherwell take from a spirited display against one of Europe's strongest sides?Plus, who is best placed in the Championship promotion race as Partick Thistle, Inverness, Livingston and Dunfermline prepare for key early-season tests?

t's a huge night for Scottish football as Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Motherwell all aim to take a step closer to the Conference League league phase.Can Rangers build on their first win under Derek McInnes? Will Hearts fare better against Austrian opposition this time around? Do Hibs have what it takes to overcome Belgian side Gent and keep their European run going? And can Motherwell pull off a major shock against Bundesliga heavyweights Freiburg?Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Andy Halliday and Joelle Murray for analysis, predictions and plenty of debate ahead of a massive European Thursday.

It's Champions League qualifying time for Celtic and the stakes could hardly be higher. Can Martin O'Neill's side finally put recent play-off disappointments behind them and get past Austrian champions LASK?Is the tie really about £40 million, or is European prestige the bigger prize? David Currie is joined by Cillian Sheridan and Stephen McGowan to assess Celtic's start to the season, debate whether recruitment has been completed in time, and examine key concerns in midfield and defence.Plus, what role could new arrivals play, what's next for Reo Hatate, and could another Old Firm ticket row be brewing after the League Cup draw?

A surprise appointment, a promise of front-foot football and only weeks to make it work. Is Scotland’s new era arriving at exactly the right time?Can a 39-year-old with just 107 games in management bring front-foot, high-intensity football to the national team? Should he stick with the core built by Steve Clarke, or give younger players their chance? And with Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia ahead, how quickly can the new era take shape?

Sebastien Pocognoli is confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach, plus reaction to Sunday's Scottish League Cup ties, and the quarter-final draw which includes an Old Firm derby.