Highland Football Weekly: Recent Episodes
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The Caley legend on trophy success at Telford Street and life at Ibrox under John Greig.
Jags legend Davie Milroy reflects on over 900 games and a 22 year with Inverness Thistle.
Barry Wilson reflects on his career with Caley Thistle and their rise from the third division as well as playing for his Dad at Ross County in the Highland League.
Peter Corbett on his playing career which saw him play for Inverness Thistle, Caledonian and Clachnacuddin including encounters against John Greig, Jock Stein and Ally McCoist,
Charlie Christie on winning a dream title with Inverness Thistle, Celtic Park memories, Telford Street and the merger. Plus coming up against Rangers and Celtic for Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
A mid-week special with post match interviews from Fraserburgh boss Mark Cowie and Brora Rangers manager Craig Campbell after the league leaders 2-0 win at Dudgeon Park.
With more midweek Highland League action, there's a bonus HFL Show with Buckie Thistle boss Graeme Stewart. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show catches up with Lossiemouth skipper Liam Archibald after their win over Fort William and we hear from Strathspey Thistle boss Charlie Brown ahead of their match with Turriff United. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show is back and Iain Auld is joined by Turriff United manager Dean Donaldson and Brora Rangers defender Ally MacDonald.
Deveronvale boss Craig Stewart and Huntly new boy Robbie Foster are guests on this weeks HFL Show. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
Inverurie Loco's boss Richard Hastings and Formartine United's Scott Lisle are guests on this weeks HFL Show. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
New Fort William manager Shabad Iftikhar is the guest on this week's HFL Show. The new Fort boss talks about why he took the job, the challenge ahead and working with Roberto Martinez. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
With Christmas around the corner, Iain Auld is joined by the P&J's Ryan Cryle to discuss the Highland League season so far including the race for the title and basement battle.
Iain Auld is joined by Fraserburgh boss Mark Cowie to look ahead to their trip to Brora Rangers and Nairn County defender Ryan Fyffe talks about his season so far on loan from Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Brora Rangers striker Andrew Macrae looks ahead to their match with Rothes and talks about his contract extension as well as well Wick Academy manager Gary Manson hoping to kick start a festive run with a win against Strathspey Thistle. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The former Ross County, Dundee United, Kilmarnock and Dundee reflects on his career including a three year stint in the Highlands. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The former Ross County striker chats to Iain Auld about his time in Dingwall as well his upbringing at Tranmere and winning at Wembley with Carlisle.
The HFL Show catches up Inverurie Locos defender Mark Souter and Strathspey Thistle's assistant boss Jamie McGowan. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
New Forres Mechanics boss Gordon Connelly talks about his return to Mosset Park to replace Charlie Rowley. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The Caley Thistle star talks about his ten years and counting at the Caledonian Stadium. Doran looks back on a decade of memorable moments, smashing goals and trophy wins. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show speaks with Charlie Rowley as he prepares to take charge of Forres Mechanics for the final time this weekend and Buckie Thistle's Marcus Goodall looks ahead to the start of the League Cup campaign plus Grant Campbell takes part in the HFL Show Predictor League. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The former Caley Thistle, Elgin City and Brora Rangers midfielder talks about his upbringing at the Caledonian Stadium and trophy success at Dudgeon Park. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
Another action packed podcast as Brechin City boss Andy Kirk, Fraserburgh's Scott Barbour and Deveronvale frontman Dane Ballard joins Iain Auld to chat. Plus MFR's Garry Spence takes part in the predictor league.
Highland Football Weekly is back. This week Iain Auld chats to Stuart Golabek, a former captain and title winner for both Caley Thistle and Ross County about his career.
Turriff United player and assistant manager Jamie Lennox talks about their big win over Fort William, Keith manager Craig Ewen chats about his first few months in charge at Kynoch Park and Dave Edwards gets to grips with the HFL Show Predictor League. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The road to Hampden continues for seven HFL clubs this weekend, we'll catch up with Huntly's Greg Buchan ahead of their trip to Stenhousemuir and Nairn County's Scott Davidson as they prepare for Banks O'Dee. Lossiemouth boss Joe Russell looks ahead to their Highland League match at Deveronvale and BBC Scotland's Tyrone Smith takes part in the first HFL Show predictor. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
Interim Fort William boss Calum MacLean chats his recent return to the hot seat and Clachnacuddin manager Jordan MacDonald discusses life at Grant Street Park. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show catches up with Turriff United manager Dean Donaldson, after they recorded their first win of the season and hears from Buckie Thistle keeper Kevin Main who's enjoying life back at Victoria Park. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
Trophies are up for grabs this weekend as the HFL Show previews the Aberdeenshire Cup final with Formartine Utd striker Jonny Smith plus the North of Scotland Cup final with Rothes man Alan Pollock and Brora Rangers' Jordan Macrae. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The HFL Show looks ahead to the 1st round of the Scottish Cup with Fraserburgh defender Ryan Cowie as they prepare to face Sauchie Juniors and Strathspey Thistle's Kieran Chalmers, as they take on familiar foes Nairn County. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The HFL Show catches up with Lossiemouth's Liam Archibald fresh from beating Turriff United and Wick Academy boss Gary Manson, as his side look to end their drawing streak against the league leaders. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show hears from Deveronvale boss Craig Stewart on the season so far at Princess Royal Park and Buckie Thistle boss Graeme Stewart as his side prepare to do battle with Caley Thistle. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show hears from new Inverurie Locos boss Richard Hastings, Rothes defender Ally Stark on their targets for the season and Brora Rangers man Josh Meekings on how he's settling into life at Dudgeon Park. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
On this week's episode of the HFL Show, we hear from Formartine United manager Paul Lawson, returning Nairn County defender Adam Porritt and Clachnacuddin goalkeeper David Aitchison. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show hears from Keith director of football Michael Brown on the search for a new boss, Craig Campbell on stepping in as Brora interim manager and Fort William assistant manager Paul Coutts on life away from Claggan Park every weekend. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show is back and on this week's show we'll hear from Forres Mechanics new boy Paul Brindle after swapping the Cattach's for the Can Can's and Huntly's Caiden Imbert-Thomas on his move to Christie Park. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
The Highland League is back! The HFL Show catches up with Inverurie Locos boss Andy Low and Brechin City forward Garry Wood after the first weekend of action. Podcast hosted by Iain Auld
Highland Football Weekly previews the Scottish Cup 3rd round Highland Derby with County boss John Hughes and Caley Thistle interim manager Neil McCann. Plus Formartine United keeper Kevin Main as they welcome Motherwell and Brora Rangers heroes Bjorn Wagenaar, Joe Malin and Andrew Macrae reflect on beating Hearts and look ahead to the visit of Stranraer. Presented by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show returns to preview the 2nd round of the Scottish Cup with Brora Rangers midfielder Dale Gillespie with the HFL champions set to take on Hearts, Formartine striker Garry Wood previews their game with Annan Athletic and Nairn County goalkeeper Dylan MacLean looks ahead to the visit of Montrose.
The former Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker talks to Iain Auld about his time in the Highlands including playing under Cooper, signing for his boy hood hero and winning silverware in blue and red.
The Ross County fans favourite chats to Iain Auld about his career including his two spells in Dingwall, Aberdeen, Dundee, Caley Thistle and Hartlepool. Shugg discusses his thunder blasting shots, a Tain night club and a cup win at Hampden.
The former Ross County midfielder talks about his seven year spell with the Staggies where he formed a formidable partnership with Steven Ferguson under his hero Neale Cooper. Gilbert also chats about his early days at Aberdeen as well as spells at Deveronvale and Elgin City.
The former Caley Thistle defender talks to Iain Auld about his time in the Highlands including his gratitude to Terry Butcher, his partnership with Gary Warren and "that" handball incident.
The former Caley Thistle and Ross County goalkeeper, who's now based in Finland, chats to Iain Auld about his time in the Highlands. The Spaniard also talks about his development alongside the "Galacticos" at Real Madrid
The former Ross County attacker talks to Iain Auld about his spell with the Dingwall club between 2000 and 2002. The Frenchman joined from Greenock Morton and discusses some big cup ties during his time in Dingwall and his love of the Staggies.
A bonus episode celebrating the 21st anniversary of the night that "Super Caley went ballistic" with memories from Barry Wilson, Steve Paterson, Ross Tokely, Duncan Shearer and more,
The Caley Thistle Scottish Cup winning hero joins Iain Auld to talk about his playing career. Tansey talks about how he almost joined Liverpool, playing under Terry Butcher and John Hughes, unbelievable semi finals and bus trips.
Another short and snappy HFL Show this week, Iain Auld chats to the newly appointed Turriff United manager Dean Donaldson who took at The Haughs earlier this week.
Ross County title winner Colin McMenamin chats to Iain Auld about his time with the Dingwall side, including the 2011/12 title win. He also talks about learning from Alan Shearer, coaching under Yogi and winning silverware at Gretna.
A short and snappy HFL Show this week, Iain Auld chats to the newly appointed Deveronvale manager Craig Stewart amid the continued suspension of the Highland League.
Ross County fans favourite Stuart Kettlewell chats to Iain Auld about his playing career with started in League Two at Queens Park and took him to the Premiership in the Staggies midfield. Kettlewell also talks about his coaching spells as 1st team manager and development boss at the Dingwall club.
Despite having no actual football to preview, Iain Auld reflects on the suspension of the Highland League amid lock down restrictions with league secretary Rod Houston, Wick Academy manager Gary Manson and Keith striker Cammy Keith
The former Inverness Caley Thistle assistant manager chats to Iain Auld about his time in the Highlands. Plus what it was like to work under the legendary Jim McLean at Dundee United, a club he spent over 20 years at winning the Scottish Cup and Premier Division.
It's Scottish Cup weekend once again. Fraserburgh's Scott Barbour look ahead to their tie with Banks of Dee, Brora boss Steven MacKay chats Camelon Juniors as the two lock horns for the right to face Hearts and Dave Edwards joins Iain Auld to look ahead to the rest of the weekend's action including a cup cracker between Buckie and Caley Thistle.
The former Hibernian, St Johnstone and Dundee United joins Iain Auld to talk about his playing career and more extensively about his three year stint at the Caledonian Stadium.
Freelance journalist Brian Barclay joins Iain Auld to discuss Stevie Dolan leaving his post as Deveronvale manager. Buckie Thistle boss Graeme Stewart looks ahead to their match with Rothes and Fort William's Iain Foggo takes part in the HFL Brainiac quiz.
The road to Hampden starts this weekend for 14 HFL sides in the 2020/21 Scottish Cup. Huntly manager Allan Hale, Wick Academy midfielder Richard Macadie and Chris from the Lowland League Catch up podcast look ahead to a exciting weekend of cup football.
The HFL Show returns to look back at the opening weekend with Formartine boss Paul Lawson as well previewing Inverurie's trip to Buckie Thistle with Locos skipper Neil McLean. Presented by Iain Auld.
The HFL Show looks ahead to the Highland League kick off in the company of Brora Rangers assistant manager Craig Campbell, Nairn County front man Scott Davidson and HFL secretary Rod Houston. Presented by Iain Auld.
The Elgin City manager chats about his playing career which included a spell in Holland playing for ADO Den Haag and in Scotland for St Johnstone, Forfar and Brechin City. He's recently celebrated 3 years as the Borough Briggs boss having made the step up from assistant manager.
The former Caley Thistle title winning captain, who also turned out for Clachnacuddin, Inverness Thistle, Elgin City and Caledonian FC talks about his career in the Highland League as well as Inverness' footballing hot topic of the early 90's "the merger".
The 2019/20 season finally comes to a conclusion this weekend with the HFL Cup Final between Buckie Thistle and Rothes. We'll preview the game in the company of Jags boss Graeme Stewart, Rothes attacker Ali Sutherland and Northern Scot sports writer Craig Christie.
The former Caley Thistle player/manager talks about his two spells at the Inverness club, his stint at Ross County as well as a glittering player career including a spell in Greece and winning the Scottish Cup for boyhood heroes Dundee United.
The former Caley Thistle and Ross County defender talks about his time at both Highland clubs as well as his spells in Europe and the Canadian Hall of Fame inductee remembers the incredible Gold Cup success in 2000.
The Ross County CEO talks about his long association with the Staggies including his seven year spell as a player, his involvement with the youth development setup and winning trophies as co-manager.
Brora Rangers number one Joe Malin takes us through his five favourite games including an Ibrox draw, cups wins with the Cattachs and scaring Championship opponents in the Scottish Cup.
The former Caley Thistle attacker talks about his career which started at boyhood heroes Celtic in the late 90's, moving to the Highlands, THAT goal at Clyde en route to winning the First Division and memories from the SPL.
Ross County striker Billy Mckay talks about his career including his younger days at Leicester City and Northampton before bagging plenty goals for Terry Butcher at Caley Thistle. The Northern Ireland international also speaks about stints at Wigan & Dundee United before finding form again with the Staggies.
Clachnacuddin's midfielder Blair Lawrie takes us through his favourite five games including a memorable Robbie Williamson pre-match speech, running out at Hampden for Elgin City and bringing silverware back to Grant Street Park.
Ross County hit the road this weekend with a trip to face Hamilton looking to follow up on their fine opening day win. We look ahead to the New Douglas Park clash with Staggies skipper Iain Vigurs, Hamilton midfielder Charlie Trafford and RCFC TV co-commentator Stephen Craigan.
Episode 30 with Don Cowie. Ross County's 1st team coach talks about his playing career including two spells with the Staggies, a stint at Caley Thistle, London life at Watford, reaching Wembley & the Premier League with Cardiff as well as his time at Tynecastle
Football is back! We look ahead to Ross County's Premiership opener with Motherwell in the company of Staggies new boy Carl Tremarco, RCFC TV & BT Sport commentator Rory Hamilton and Motherwell fan & You Tuber Goggsy99
Episode 29 with Richie Hart. The former Caley Thistle and Ross County midfielder talks about his time with the two Highland clubs, two stints at Brora Rangers including title success, an eventful season at Dens Park and spells in Sweden & Malta,
Episode 28 with Andrew Barrowman. The striker talks about his early career down south including his Premier League debut, his two spells at Ross County winning medals either side of a frustrating year and a half with Caley Thistle.
North Highland Radio's Paul Chalk picks his favourite five games over a twenty plus career as a journalist and sports editor with the Highland News & North Star. Games include some of the biggest moments in the recent history of Ross County and Caley Thistle.
Episode 27 with Mark McCulloch. The former Caley Thistle and Ross County man talks about leaving the Highland League for Dunfermline, skippering Inverness to a win over Celtic, winning the 1st Division with Livingston and Partick Thistle before going on to spend seven years with the Staggies.
Steve Paterson part 2 looks at Caley Thistle's rapid rise during the late 90's, shocking Celtic in the Scottish Cup, leaving Inverness for Aberdeen and Pele reflects on his managerial career.
Steve Paterson looks at his the early success in his managerial career winning the treble with Elgin City in 1989/90, back to back Highland League titles at Huntly and joining Caledonian Thistle in 1995 as he started an ambitious challenge to guide them up through the senior leagues.
Inverurie Loco's captain Neil McLean picks his five favourite games including silverware success for the Loco's, representing his country and hammering five past Wales and scoring a wonder goal in a game which led one national newspaper to say "Move over Messi".
Episode 25 with James Keatings. The Inverness Caley Thistle front man talks about his upbringing at Celtic, play off success with Hamilton, title triumphs on both sides of Edinburgh as well as winning the Scottish Cup and his future ambitions with the Caley Jags.
Formartine United manager and ex Celtic, Ross County & Motherwell midfielder Paul Lawson takes us through his favourite five matches. Making his debut under Gordon Strachan at Celtic, a Scottish Cup shock and a title at County as well as some big Premiership wins.
Episode 24 with Graham Bayne. The former Ross County and Caley Thistle striker talks about his move across the Kessock Bridge, playing top flight football, scoring a winner at Rangers, strike partners and reuniting with Barry Wilson at Wick & Elgin.
Forres Mechanics title winner Simon Allan takes us through his five favourite games including the day the Can Can's became champions, when Rangers came to town and some cracking cup ties against opponents near and far.
Episode 23 with Ross Tokely. Part 2 with the Caley Thistle legend focuses on the SPL years, a dark day in 2009 avenged by a title triumph a year after, his relationship with Butcher, joining Ross County and stepping into the manager's hot seat at Brora Rangers
Episode 23 with Ross Tokely. Part 1 with the Caley Thistle legend which looks at his early career with Huntly in the Highland League, signing for Pele and Caley Thistle as the club rapidly raced through the leagues with cup shocks a plenty along the way.
Former Ross County, Peterhead and Elgin City man Daniel Moore takes us through the favourite five games of his career including beating former club County in the Challenge Cup and fulfilling a life long ambition to play at Ibrox.
Episode 22 with Duncan Shearer. The Fort William born striker talks us through his career from Lochaber Shinty club to legendary status at Aberdeen with spells down south at Chelsea, Huddersfield Town, Swindon and Blackburn as well as international caps and goals.
Episode 21 with James Vincent. We take a trip down memory lane with Caley Thistle's 2015 Scottish Cup goal scoring hero James Vincent, on the 5th anniversary of the club winning the oldest sporting trophy in the world.
With over 600 appearances for Wick Academy, current interim Academy manager Gary Manson picks the favourite 5 matches from his career including a battering of Buckie and some Scottish Cup flashbacks
Episode 20 with Michael Gardyne. Ross County's record appearance holder and goalscorer looks back over three stints at the club having added many trophies to the Global Energy Stadium trophy cabinet.
Episode 19 with Dave Edwards. Covered the Highland extensively as a journalist for MFR and the Press & Journal The former Rothes goalkeeper and groundsman shares some stories with us from his career.
Episode 18 with Russell Ducan. The former Caley Thistle midfielder chats about an action packed ten years with the Inverness club, winning two Championship titles in the process and why it didn't work out for him at Ross County
Episode 17 with John Rankin. The midfielder chats about an eventful four and a half years in the Highlands where he wore the navy blue of Ross County and blue and red of Inverness Caley Thistle.
Episode 16 with John Hughes. Yogi talks about his tenure at Inverness Caley Thistle which saw the club win the Scottish Cup, finish 3rd and compete in Europe for the first time in their history. Hughes gives a fascinating insight into an incredible period in the club's 25 year history as well as talk about his own future in the game.
Episode 15 with Robbie Williamson. The former Ross County legend talks about his playing days in Dingwall where he won three league titles. The former Clachnacuddin boss tells all about their 2003/04 League and Cup triumph as well as his time as Elgin City boss.
Episode 14 with Rob MacLean. The BBC Scotland commentator and reporter talks about his forty year broadcasting career, covering Sir Alex Ferguson's all conquering Aberdeen to Scotland in World Cup finals and everything in between. Born and raised in Invergordon he also talks about his love of Ross County.
Episode 13 with Derek Adams. The former Ross County player and manager talks about his two spells at the club both on the field and in the dugout. Banging in the goals for the club in the 3rd Division to clinching promotion to the top flight with a first ever Scottish Cup final appearance in between times.
Episode 12 with Craig Campbell. The Brora Rangers coach talks about his playing career which saw him play for Ross County, Elgin City, Peterhead and Alloa in the Scottish senior setup as well spells in the Highland League with Nairn County and Forres Mechanics.
Episode 11 with Sean Higgins. The former Ross County forward talks about his seven seasons with the Staggies, including the lows of relegation and highs of promotions as well as being the club's record goalscorer until Michael Gardyne showed up. Higgins also speak about a turbulent time at Dundee, nearly winning the Championship, administration and overcoming a 25 point deduction.
Episode 10 with Caley Thistle keeper Mark Ridgers. The Inverness number 1 talks about his career so far including the early days at County, Scottish Cup glory at Hearts alongside "Mad Vlad", being a team mate of Kaka in Miami and reuniting with Robbo in his home city.
Episode 9 with Locomotive El Paso midfielder Nick Ross. The former Caley Thistle hero looks back on his time with the club including Scottish Cup success and THAT League Cup semi final goal. He also talks about two years at Dundee and a spell in Romania.
Episode 8 with Brora Rangers manager Steven MacKay, who about his career which started at boyhood club Ross County. Spells at Elgin City, trophy success at Nairn County and back to back Highland League titles Brora.
Episode 7 with Ross County midfielder Iain Vigurs, who talks about titles, trophies and Scottish Cup shocks with the Dingwall club. As well as starting his career under an Aberdeen & Rangers legend at Elgin City and testing times at Inverness CT.
Episode 6 with Nairn County skipper Adam Porritt. The County man talks about his upbringing at Ross County, enduring an injury nightmare at Brora Rangers, side stepping deer droppings to help Fort William to victory and progress at Nairn.
Episode 5 with former Ross County and Caley Thiste goalkeeper Michael Fraser. The shot stopping shinty star talks about winning the 1st Division title for the Staggies and helping bring top flight football to Dingwall as well as going from apprentice to number 1 at the Caledonian Stadium.
Episode 4 with Ross County star Ross Draper. The midfielder talks about winning the Championship for County, swapping the Caledonian Stadium for the Global Energy Stadium and Scottish cup success while wearing the blue and red of Inverness.
Episode 3 with Aberdeen legend Brian Irvine. The ex Dons defender talks about signing for Sir Alex Ferguson, winning the 1990 Scottish Cup, moving to the Highlands to join Ross County, managing Elgin City and footballer turned film star Vinny Jones
Episode 2 with current Inverness Caledonian Thistle skipper Carl Tremarco. The left back talks about the 2015 Scottish Cup win as well as his red card in the final, scoring the winner in the 2018 Irn Bru Cup final and life in the Highland capital.
Episode 1 with current Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1st team coach Barry Wilson. The Inverness legend talks about his career highlights including scoring against Celtic when he and his team mates went ballistic in February 2000.