The Pyramid - Scottish football podcast: Recent Episodes
Kenny Crawford
A Scottish football podcast where we shine the light on life at clubs across the SPFL, plus many more in the Highland League, Lowland League and beyond.
In our 28th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by former Hibernian and Raith Rovers striker Jamie Gullan, who recently joined League of Ireland club Dundalk FC.
Jamie explains how the unexpected move came about, and what it was like to score a cracking free-kick on his debut against defending league champions Shamrock Rovers.
He also tells us the origin of his nickname 'Hammer', which former team-mates will be paying him a visit and which of his career goals so far are his favourites.
In our 27th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford and Steven Bell are joined by Clydebank manager Gordon Moffat, whose side are top of the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division at the time of recording.
Gordon recently marked his 150th match in charge of the Bankies with a win against Pollok, and he gives us an idea of the kind of progress being made by the club on and off the park.
He also describes juggling family, work and management life, as well as his love of golf and Manchester United!
In our 26th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Stenhousemuir striker Matty Aitken.
At the time of recording, Matty is League Two's top scorer and Stenny are on a 12-game winning run, which is easily a club record.
The former St Johnstone and Forfar Athletic frontman gives us some insight into how Gary Naismith has built such a formidable team.
Matty also shares a bit about his day job as a barber.
Oh and we hear from James about his screamer of a volley against Hearts, and what Steven makes of Ayr United appointing Scott Brown as manager.
In our 25th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Inverness Caledonian Thistle & Canada midfielder David Wotherspoon.
David signed for Caley in October 2023 following a highly successful time at St Johnstone, where he won two Scottish Cups and a League Cup.
He shares what it was like meeting ICT manager Duncan Ferguson for the first time and how it feels to be in limbo between clubs.
The former Hibs man also reflects on his appearance at the 2022 World Cup.
In our 24th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Falkirk midfielder Brad Spencer.
Brad signed for the Bairns in the summer of 2023 and he talks about how it is to play in a John McGlynn side.
The former Raith Rovers player also shares what it's like growing up being the son of a professional footballer - in his case, ex-Chelsea & Scotland striker John Spencer.
James and Steven also pick a couple of SPFL managers they think deserve a crack at a job higher up the divisions.
In our 23rd episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Bonnyrigg Rose captain Jonny Stewart.
Jonny's just got his 10th season underway with the New Dundas Park side, who have started well in League Two.
He speaks about his decade at the club, some of the team's characters and his upcoming testimonial versus his beloved Hearts.
We also talk about the excitement of a football transfer and favourite one-club players.
In our 22nd episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Dundee attacking midfielder Luke McCowan and Queen's Park striker Ruari Paton.
Luke gives us the lowdown on his spectacular match-winner against Hearts, explains how much he's enjoying life under the guidance of Tony Docherty, and reflects on a good football grounding at Ayr United.
Ruari reveals what's led him to become such a prolific goalscorer over the last couple of seasons and gives us an insight into the Dutch approach with the Spiders.
In our 21st episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford and Steven Bell are joined by Ross County midfielder Kyle Turner and Peterhead co-manager Jordon Brown.
Kyle explains how it feels to have progressed to be a Premiership player, shares the bizarre story of how he became a Staggie, and describes what his new life in the Highlands is like.
Jordon brings us up to speed with how he's adjusting to being player-boss at Balmoor and gives an insight into how a part-time club in the north east of Scotland goes about their recruitment.
In our 20th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford, Steven Bell and James Craigen are joined by Kelty Hearts forward Tiwi Daramola.
Tiwi signed a three and a half year contract with the League One side in the same season he scored 83 goals for East of Scotland Football League Third Division champions Bo'ness Athletic.
The 21-year-old has already hit the ground running at New Central Park during the League Cup group stage, and we hear more about how he's settling at Kelty Hearts, and a bit about his life off the pitch.
James also shares more about his summer move from Edinburgh City to The Spartans.
In our 19th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Martin Fellowes, the new interim manager of Lowland League club East Kilbride FC. Martin started at the K-Park side as kit-man in 2015, aged 17, and has progressed to being gaffer in the space of just eight years!
Also part of the pod is regular guest James Craigen, who's now plying his trade with ambitious League One outfit Edinburgh FC, and he brings us up to speed with how things are going with Alan Maybury's men as they push for the play-offs.
In our 18th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Stirling Albion manager Darren Young, Carnoustie Panmure boss Phil McGuire and Steven Bell, who recently retired from a 20-year playing career.
Darren and Phil, both former Aberdeen & Dunfermline team-mates, outline how their roles as manager encompass all sorts of responsibilities, some of them entirely unexpected...yet they both love what they do. They also recall some memorable and funny times from their Pittodrie careers.
Steven is contemplating joining them in the coaching/management fraternity following successful stints on the pitch at the likes of Stirling Albion, Dunfermline, Stranraer, Ayr United and Partick Thistle.
In our 17th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker George Oakley and Stenhousemuir goalkeeper Conor Brennan.
George explains how his chance to re-join the Highlanders for a second spell came about, as well as a little about his stint in Bulgaria and how he recovered from a broken leg. Conor tells us how he juggles part-time football with a full-time coaching job at Rangers, and both players look ahead to the start of the 2022-23 SPFL season.
In our 16th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Kelty Hearts winger Joe Cardle, Arbroath midfielder James Craigen and Annan Athletic midfielder Owen Moxon.
Joe tells us how it feels to have hit the 500 senior appearance mark while playing for an upwardly mobile Kelty team, James updates us on the spirit at Gayfield as the Red Lichties sit five points clear at the top of the Championship, and Owen looks ahead to the visit of Rangers in the Scottish Cup!
In our 15th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Clydebank manager Gordon Moffat, Banks O'Dee co-manager Jamie Watt, and Auchinleck Talbot defender Craig McCracken, to give reaction to their teams draws in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup, and we also hear an interesting story about how Moffat recently took on the role of midwife at the birth of his baby daughter!
In our 14th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by former Dundee United midfielder Craig Easton, as well as Arbroath's James Craigen and Partick Thistle's Steven Bell.
Craig played for the Tannadice club between 1996 and 2004, while Steven was a youth player there, and they reminisce on the Jim & Tommy McLean era. Craig, who has a journalism degree, also played in England with the likes of Leyton Orient and Swindon Town, and more recently left his coaching role at Cowdenbeath. He talks about all these periods of his career, with Steven and Craig offering their insight and opinions, too!
In our 13th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Arbroath midfielders Michael McKenna and James Craigen.
Michael reflects on a fantastic last few weeks for the Red Lichties, and him personally as he scored six goals and took home the Championship Player of the Month award for August. In addition to that he explains his humble beginnings at Musselburgh and what it's like being an electrician!
James has also been part of an Arbroath side flying high, and shares something of the impact of summer signing Joel Nouble, as well as some of the biggest influences on his own football career.
In our 12th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Airdrieonians player/assistant manager Scott Agnew, Auchinleck Talbot boss Tommy Sloan and Clyde goalkeeper Neil Parry.
Scott explains what it's been like adjusting to fatherhood and increased responsibilities in the coaching side, as well as running his own fitness company. Tommy looks back on 18 years at Beechwood Park and tells us about two of his current Talbot stars. Neil anticipates his next couple of years at Broadwood after a long stint at Alloa Athletic, and reveals how much interest his family & work colleagues take in his footballing exploits.
In our 11th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Forfar Athletic captain Ross Meechan and Bonnyrigg Rose manager Robbie Horn. Ross gives us insight into the Loons' camp as they seek to bounce back up to League One, and speaks highly about inspirational groundsman/kitman Martin Gray.
Robbie tells us more about Bonnyrigg's quest to become Lowland League champions and provides more details on a couple of the New Dundas Park side's longest-serving players.
In our 10th episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Queen's Park captain David Galt, Annan Athletic winger Jack Purdue and Cambridge United full-back Jack Iredale. David reflects on winning the League Two title with a new-look Spiders squad, Jack Purdue gives us an update of where he is with his rehab following a double leg break last October, and Jack Iredale tells us more about swapping Morton for English football after his promotion to League One with Cambridge United.
In our ninth episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Partick Thistle defender Steven Bell and Elgin City manager Gavin Price. Steven offers us an insight into the remarkable run-in the Jags had on their way to winning the League One title, while Gavin looks back on sealing a promotion play-off spot in League Two and explains how his playing career took him from Brechin City to Dutch football!
In our eighth episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Montrose player/assistant manager Ross Campbell and Arbroath midfielder James Craigen. Ross explains in detail what the Links Park club are doing to ensure they are a team moving steadily in the right direction, and what it's like having Dick Campbell as 'Dad'!
In our seventh episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Airdrie captain Sean Crighton, Edinburgh City forward Rafa De Vita, and Arbroath midfielder James Craigen. We hear how Sean's feeling about the tense League One promotion race as he combines playing & coaching, while Rafa's flying high with the Citizens in League Two and tells us how a young Lazio fan from Rome ended up having an 18-year career in British football, under managers like Paolo di Canio.
In our sixth episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Raith Rovers' forward Lewis Vaughan, former St Mirren defender Marc McAusland, and Arbroath midfielder James Craigen. We hear in detail from Lewis about scoring twice in the Fife derby win against Dunfermline; his first goals for 18 months after recovering from an ACL injury. We also find out more about the life 2013 League Cup winner Marc has built playing and coaching in Iceland. Oh, and James has a new dog.
In our fifth episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Brora Rangers' Scottish Cup match-winner Martin Maclean, Formartine United manager Paul Lawson, Arbroath midfielder James Craigen and Peterhead midfielder Jordon Brown. We hear in detail from Martin about Brora's incredible giant-killing against Hearts, how Paul has guided his Formartine team to a third round tie versus Motherwell and what it's like for Jordon playing in the same Peterhead team as his brother Jason.
In our fourth episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Livingston midfielder Josh Mullin, Montrose defender Andrew Steeves, Arbroath midfielder James Craigen and Alloa Athletic striker Liam Buchanan. We hear about how satisfying it was for Josh and his team-mates to seal a top six spot in the Premiership, how Liam is still banging in the goals for Alloa despite juggling triplets and exactly what it is that's making Gable Endie Andrew enjoy being at a club like Montrose that appears to be heading in the right direction.
In our third episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Queen of the South captain Stephen Dobbie, Falkirk co-manager Lee Miller, Arbroath midfielder James Craigen and Queen's Park defender Peter Grant. We hear about why Stephen is a devoted Doonhamer, how Lee is adjusting to management with the Bairns and what it's been like for Peter growing up in a football dominated family.
In our second episode of 'The Pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by St Johnstone midfielder Liam Craig, Partick Thistle striker Brian Graham, Arbroath midfielder James Craigen and East Kilbride defender Steven Bell. We hear more insight on Liam's League Cup win with Saints and what it's been like for Brian moving his young family around the UK for the sake of football.
In our very first episode of 'the pyramid' Scottish football podcast, Kenny Crawford is joined by Arbroath midfielder James Craigen, Annan Athletic winger Jack Purdue and East Kilbride defender Steven Bell. We hear why Steven swapped the Championship for the Lowland League, how Jack is recovering from a double leg break, and why James just loves life at Arbroath.