The Essential Scottish Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Essential Scottish Football Podcast is live and we’ve assembled a team of top class talent to bring you a variety of shows every week, bringing listeners the biggest names and talking points across the whole of Scottish football.
If you’re looking for cutting edge comment, football exclusives, chat from legends and the inside track from the women’s game then we’ve got you covered.
Our pool of talent includes Jim Traynor, Rhona McLeod, Alan Stubbs, Steven Pressley, Andy Little, Jane Dougall, Russell Walker and Stephen Kerr who will all deliver a variety of quality shows every week
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 40 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker chats to former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Scotland defender Steven Pressley as they preview the upcoming Scottish Cup quarter-final matches involving Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts, Motherwell, Dundee, Dundee United and St Mirren.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 40 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker and former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Scotland defender Steven Pressley discuss all things Brentford FC.
Steven is currently Head of Individual Development at the club. He lifts the lid on life with Christian Eriksen and how the Bees have coped with their first ever season in the English Premier League.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 40 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker and former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Scotland defender Steven Pressley discuss Neil Lennon's appointment as manager of Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia.
It's a country Steven knows well having managed Pafos back in 2018. He describes the problems and benefits of managing in football-daft Cyprus!
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 40 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker and former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Scotland defender Steven Pressley discuss Scott Brown's move away from Aberdeen and what the future could hold for him.
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Episode 40 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker chats to former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts and Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
They discuss Scott Brown's move away from Aberdeen and what the future could hold for him as well as Neil Lennon's appointment as manager of Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia. It's a country Steven knows well having managed Pafos back in 2018. He describes the problems and benefits of managing in football-daft Cyprus!
They also talk about the postponement of Scotland's World Cup play-off match with Ukraine.
Steven is currently Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC. He lifts the lid on life with Christian Eriksen and how the Bees have coped with their first ever season in the English Premier League.
And, the pair preview the upcoming Scottish Cup quarter-final matches involving Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts, Motherwell, Dundee, Dundee United and St Mirren.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Rangers vs Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Hibs vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview St Mirren vs Hearts in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Ross County vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Dundee vs Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Aberdeen vs Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times review last weekend's matches in the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen vs Dundee Utd, Dundee vs Livingston, Ross County vs St Johnstone, St Mirren vs Hearts, Hibs vs Celtic and Rangers vs Motherwell.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer with the Herald and Times, and author, Chris Jack.
They discuss the impact Jim Goodwin will make at Aberdeen and how Stephen Robinson will fare as his successor at St Mirren.
And, Mark McGhee's pedigree is called into question as he takes over at Dundee.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 39 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer with the Herald and Times and author Chris Jack.
They discuss Rangers' famous Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund and explain why Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men still have it all to do.
They also consider Celtic's chances of advancing in the Europa Conference League after last week's defeat by Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt.
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Episode 39 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by author and sportswriter Chris Jack from the Herald and Evening Times.
They discuss Celtic and Rangers in Europe, preview the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures and look ahead to this weekend’s games.
Russell and Chris also cast critical eyes over the managerial merry-go-round in Scotland and question Mark McGhee's appointment at Dundee.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee on Sunday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee Utd and Rangers on Sunday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Hearts on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Aberdeen on Saturday. Can the Dons get a quick revenge over the Steelmen, who put them out of the Scottish Cup last weekend?
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between Hibs and Ross County on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and St Mirren on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the upcoming Scottish Premiership matches at the weekend - Livingston vs St Mirren, Hibs vs Ross County, St Johnstone vs Hearts, Motherwell vs Aberdeen, Dundee Utd vs Rangers and Celtic vs Dundee.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
The pair review the last 16 ties in the Scottish Cup and name the teams they think will win the competition in May.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
Aberdeen have parted company with manager Stephen Glass. Was his inexperience his undoing and where now for the Dons? Can they tempt Jim Goodwin away from St Mirren or will they look further afield as they attempt to halt a major slide since Derek McInnes left last March?
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*Recorded before Mark McGhee was appointed Dundee manager.
Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
The sacking of James McPake as Dundee boss came as a shock after two wins on the bounce. So, where now for the Dens Park side and why did they get rid of the manager who brought them up from the Championship ahead of schedule?
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
How good a signing will Aaron Ramsey prove to be for Rangers? He's the £400,000 a week man from Juventus and he's a marquee name, but will he be able to cut it in the Scottish Premiership and just as importantly in Europe?
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 38 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They discuss the European draws for Rangers and Celtic in the Europa League and the Europa Conference League.
Can Rangers pull off a famous victory against Borussia Dortmund and how will Celtic fare in their match with Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt?
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Episode 38 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They discuss the return to Europe for Celtic and Rangers, where do Dundee and Aberdeen go now James McPake and Stephen Glass have left their clubs, they review last weekend's Scottish Cup games and there are previews of the SPL matches at the weekend.
And, they assess the likely impact Aaron Ramsey will make to Rangers.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the SPL match between Rangers and Dundee United on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the Motherwell vs St Johnstone match in the SPL matches on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview the SPL match between Livingston and Ross County on Saturday.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They preview Dundee vs Hearts in Saturday's SPL matches.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They cast their eyes over the final of the Scottish League Cup between Hibs and Celtic and there's disbelief a certain Egyptian striker has been left out of the FIFPro World XI for 2021!!
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They discuss the European draws for Celtic and Rangers and which side is more likely to advance to the knockout stage of the Europa League and the Europa Conference League.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They review last weekend's Scottish Premiership games.
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Essential Bite - In this segment of Episode 37 of The Midweek Show Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They ask where do Hibs go now that Jack Ross has left the club?
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Episode 37 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They discuss the European draws for Celtic and Rangers, where do Hibs go now Jack Ross has left the club, they review last weekend's Scottish Premiership games and there are previews of the SPL matches on Wednesday and the weekend.
And, of course, they cast their eyes over the final of the Scottish League Cup between Hibs and Celtic.
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Essential Bite - Rangers vs St Johnstone & Ross County vs Celtic
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 37 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sports writer, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Rangers vs St Johnstone & Ross County vs Celtic in tonight’s Scottish Premiership.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Celtic vs Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview top against third, Hearts vs Rangers, in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Celtic and Rangers in this week's final Europa League Group fixtures.
Rangers are already through to the knockout stages of the competition while Celtic have dropped into the Europa Conference knockouts.
Why out why Chris Jack reckons Celtic have a good chance of going far in that tournament.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview St Mirren vs Hibs in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview St Johnstone vs Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Ross County vs Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times preview Dundee United vs Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times review last weekend's matches in the Scottish Premiership.
Aberdeen vs St Mirren, Hibs vs Motherwell, Rangers vs Dundee, Livingston, vs Hearts, Dundee United vs Celtic.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 36 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter and author Chris Jack of the Herald and Times discuss the impact Giovanni van Bronckhorst has had at Rangers.
Russell questions Steven Gerrard's legacy and Chris examines the differences between the two managers.
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Episode 36 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by author and sportswriter Chris Jack from the Herald and Evening Times.
They discuss Celtic and Rangers in the Europa League, the impact of Giovanni van Bronckhorst at Ibrox, review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures and look ahead to this weekend’s games.
Russell questions Steven Gerrard’s legacy and Chris explains why he thinks Celtic could go far in the Europa Conference League.
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The Essential Scottish Football Podcast pays tribute to Walter Smith in the week the legendary Rangers manager is honoured by the club, its fans and Scottish football with a public memorial in Glasgow.
In an exclusive interview with Walter, recorded in March 2021, the day after Rangers broke Celtic's nine season stranglehold on the Scottish title, Jim Traynor delves deep into the Smith archive with Walter and unearths fascinating footballing gemstones.
Walter talks about his joy at last season's title win and pays his respects to Rangers' fans when he recalls the way they stuck by the club through the recent bad times. The bond between the supporters and the club is unbreakable, he says.
His reflections about Steven Gerrard’s first three seasons, culminating in winning title number 55, are honest and straightforward in typical Walter-style.
And, he puts forward some thought provoking ideas about how the game could be restructured from the top, fuelled perhaps by the bitterness he still felt about the decision to force Rangers to play several games before the UEFA Cup Final in 2008 while Zenit enjoyed 10 days off.
This programme is a fitting tribute to Walter Smith, a man who will rightly be remembered as one of the game's greatest ever managers.
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*A version of this programme was first broadcast on 7 March, 2021.
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 10 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie preview the semi finals in the SWPL Cup.
Glasgow City vs Spartans and Celtic vs Hibs. Listen to their predictions about the games and who will win the Cup!
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 10 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie review the last round of fixtures in the SWPL1.
Celtic 0 vs Rangers 1, Hibs 0 vs Glasgow City 3, Hamilton 2 vs Spartans 2, Partick Thistle 2 vs Hearts 3, Motherwell 4 vs Aberdeen 3
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Episode 10 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by sportswriter and podcaster Courtney McKenzie.
They review the last round of fixtures in SWPL1 and wonder how much the Rangers Women's team will be affected by the departure of Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa.
Also under the spotlight - the weekend's SWPL Cup semi-finals: Glasgow City vs Spartans and Celtic vs Hibs.
Don't miss the banter!
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Host Russell Walker talks to disability rights campaigner, journalist and podcaster Michael McEwan about the challenges disabled people face if they want to watch football in Scotland.
This is a subject most clubs want to avoid talking about, but Michael gives a heartfelt and honest assessment of what it's like being a disabled football fan in Scotland.
It will be inspiring listening for some and uncomfortable for others...but it's a subject that needs to be addressed and we're proud to do so with Michael on The Essential Scottish Football Podcast.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley delve into the managerial ups and down in the English Premier League and discuss Brentford's goalkeeping injury crisis.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley preview Rangers vs Ross County in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley preview Dundee vs Celtic in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley preview St Johnstone vs St Mirren in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley preview Hearts vs Dundee United in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley preview Aberdeen vs Motherwell in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
Aberdeen 2 vs Hearts 1, Celtic 0 vs Livingston 0, Dundee United 0 vs St Johnstone 1, St Mirren 0 vs Dundee 1, Motherwell 1 vs Rangers 6.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 35 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley discuss the Old Firm’s chances in the Europa League this week.
Can Rangers and Celtic both repeat their victories over Brøndby and Ferencváros?
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Episode 35 of The Midweek Show is now available. Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Scotland defender and now Head of Individual Development at Brentford FC, Steven Pressley.
They discuss the Old Firm in Europa League action, look back at last weekend’s Scottish Premiership fixtures and preview the upcoming games.
Aberdeen vs Motherwell, Hearts vs Dundee United, St Johnstone vs St Mirren, Dundee vs Celtic & Rangers vs Ross County.
Elvis also gives us his insight into what’s going on at English Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
You don't want to miss this one.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 9 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie preview the quarter finals in the SWPL Cup.
Glasgow City vs Partick Thistle, Rangers vs Celtic, Spartans vs Dundee United, Aberdeen vs Hibs.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 9 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie look back and review Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Hungary and the friendly with Sweden.
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Episode 9 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by sportswriter and podcaster Courtney McKenzie.
They review Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Hungary and the friendly with Sweden and preview the quarter finals of the SWPL Cup on Sunday.
Rangers vs Celtic, Glasgow City vs Partick Thistle, Aberdeen vs Hibs, Spartans vs Dundee United.
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Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by author and journalist with The Herald & Times, Chris Jack.
They pay tribute to Rangers legend Walter Smith, who has died at the age of 73.
Walter won 10 domestic titles with Rangers and a host of Cups and took the Ibrox club to a UEFA Cup final. He also managed Everton and Scotland and left his mark on football in a way few others have.
Walter was a football man from the top of his head to his toes. He lived and breathed the game. But he was also a husband, father and grandfather and everyone at Essential Podcasts sends their love and best wishes to his family.
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In this segment from Episode 8 of The Essential Women's Football Show, host Russell Walker is joined by Scotland’s record cap winner and former national team captain Gemma Fay.
She casts her expert eyes over Scotland’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Hungary and the friendly versus Sweden.
Nobody knows more about playing for Scotland than Gemma with her haul of 203 caps and she pulls no punches in her assessment of our women's national team.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 8 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Scotland’s record cap winner and former national team captain, Gemma Fay review the last round of fixtures in SWPL1.
Glasgow City 1 vs Rangers 1, Celtic 2 vs Spartans 2, Partick Thistle 2 vs Hamilton 2, Hibs 1 vs Aberdeen 0, Motherwell 2 vs Hearts 0.
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Episode 8 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by Scotland’s record cap winner and former national team captain, Gemma Fay.
She casts her expert eyes over Scotland’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Hungary and the friendly versus Sweden, and they review the last round of fixtures in SWPL1.
For more information on our team and variety of shows visit www.essentialpodcasts.co.uk
And give us a follow on Twitter - @Essential_Pods and @EssentialPodsRW
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview St Mirren vs Rangers in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Ross County vs Livingston in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Hearts vs Dundee in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Dundee United vs Motherwell in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Celtic vs St Johnstone in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
And standby for a BOLD prediction about the destination of the Premiership in this segment!!
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Aberdeen vs Hibs in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
Rangers 1 vs Hearts 1, Motherwell 0 vs Celtic 2, Hibs 0 vs Dundee Utd 3, Ross County 2 vs St Mirren 3, St Johnstone 0 vs Livingston 3, Dundee 2 vs Aberdeen 1.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 34 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty ask if Celtic’s victory over Ferencvaros will turn out to be their season’s watershed moment.
And, they discuss how Steven Gerrard’s Rangers will fare in their match against Brøndby.
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Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They discuss the Old Firm in Europa League action, look back at last weekend’s Scottish Premiership fixtures and preview the upcoming games.
Aberdeen vs Hibs, Celtic vs St Johnstone, Dundee United vs Motherwell, Hearts vs Dundee, Ross County vs Livingston and St Mirren vs Rangers.
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In this segment from Episode 33 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and broadcaster and writer David Tanner discuss Scotland's prospects of qualifying for the play-offs of World Cup 2022.
We're away to Moldova next in November followed by a Hampden showdown with runaway group winners Denmark who have already qualified.
If we beat Moldova the match against the Danes is a dead rubber because we will have already made the play-offs. So, it's crucial to get a win in Chisinau.
Do the lads reckon we can do it? Download this segment and find out!
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 7 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie preview the next round of fixtures in the SWPL1.
Glasgow City vs Rangers, Celtic vs Spartans, Partick Thistle vs Hamilton, Hibs vs Aberdeen and Motherwell vs Hearts.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 7 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie look back and review the last rounds of fixtures in the SWPL1.
Rangers 8 vs Aberdeen 0, Hamilton 0 vs Celtic 6, Partick Thistle 3 vs Hibs 2, Spartans 0 vs Motherwell 0, Hearts 0 vs Glasgow City 2.
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Episode 7 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by sportswriter and podcaster Courtney McKenzie.
They review the last round of fixtures in the SWPL1 and look ahead to this weekend's games.
For more information on our team and variety of shows visit www.essentialpodcasts.co.uk
And give us a follow on Twitter - @Essential_Pods and @EssentialPodsRW
Russell Walker hosts Episode 33 of The Midweek Show. He's joined by former Sky Sports and current Talk Sport broadcaster David Tanner.
They dissect Scotland's World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands, and look ahead to our must-win game against Moldova.
David shares some fascinating personal memories of Scotland triumphs and disasters from years gone by and explains why Steve Clarke and his side will qualify for the play-offs and stand a great chance of making it all the way to Qatar next year.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 32 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack discuss what else is making the news this week in Scottish football including:
Will VAR finally be accepted, what's the significance of St Johnstone's latest 'signing' and now that Red Zones have been removed will away fans be allowed back to support their teams at Ibrox and Celtic Park?
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 32 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview Scotland's crucial upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Israel at Hampden and away to the Faroe Islands.
Six points out of six would go a long way to securing a play-off spot for the Finals...but can we do it? Russell and Chris pick the team they think Steve Clarke should play against Israel. Do you agree?
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 32 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack question how seriously Celtic and Rangers should take this season's Europa League following defeats by Sparta Prague and Bayer Leverkusen.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 32 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the latest international break.
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Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by author and sportswriter Chris Jack from the Herald and Evening Times.
They discuss Scotland's crucial next World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands, the progress of Celtic and Rangers in the Europa League, and review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the international break.
They also talk about VAR coming into Scottish football, examine the significance of St Johnstone's latest 'signing', and now Red Zones have been removed will the Old Firm allow away fans into Ibrox and Celtic Park?
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 6 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie preview the next round of fixtures in the SWPL1.
Celtic vs Partick Thistle, Glasgow City vs Spartans, Aberdeen vs Hearts, Motherwell vs Hamilton and Hibs vs Rangers.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 6 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie look back and review the last rounds of fixtures in the SWPL1.
Celtic 2 vs Hibs 1, Hearts 0 vs Rangers 3, Spartans 0 vs Aberdeen 0, Hamilton 1 vs Glasgow City 3, Rangers 6 vs Spartans 1, Motherwell 0 vs Celtic 4, Hibs 3 vs Hearts 0.
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Episode 6 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by sportswriter and podcaster Courtney McKenzie.
They review the last round of fixtures in the SWPL1 and look ahead to this weekend's games.
For more information on our team and variety of shows visit www.essentialpodcasts.co.uk
And give us a follow on Twitter - @Essential_Pods and @EssentialPodsRW
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Rangers vs Hibs in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Aberdeen vs Celtic in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview St Johnstone vs Dundee in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Livingston vs St Mirren in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Hearts vs Motherwell in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty preview Dundee United vs Ross County in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty have a rummage around Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad to face Israel and the Faroe Islands in the next round of World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty, look ahead to Sparta Prague vs Rangers in the Europa League.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 31 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty, look ahead to Celtic vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League.
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Episode 31 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sportswriter, podcaster and author Tony Haggerty.
They review last weekend's SPFL fixtures, preview Celtic and Rangers in the Europa League and look ahead to this weekend's SPFL games. And they have a rummage around Steve Clarke's latest Scotland squad.
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Russell Walker and podcaster Liam Corbett from the Hearts podcast 'This Is My Story' talk about what's going right this season at Tynecastle.
Liam was one of Robbie Neilson's strongest critics last season even though Hearts won the Championship and bounced back into the Premiership at the first attempt.
So, has he been converted to the Neilson Way? Let's put it this way, Liam's views are as robust and forthright as normal.
This is required listening for any Hearts fans.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview Motherwell vs Ross County in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview Celtic vs Dundee United in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview St Mirren vs Aberdeen in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview Motherwell vs Ross County in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview Hearts vs Livingston in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin of The Scottish Sun, preview Dundee vs Rangers in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin, from The Scottish Sun, review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin, from The Scottish Sun, preview the quarter finals of the Scottish League Cup.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 30 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and sportswriter Andy Devlin, from The Scottish Sun, debate whether or not there's a crisis at Celtic.
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Episode 30 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by sports writer Andy Devlin, from The Scottish Sun.
The pair look back at last weekend's SPFL fixtures, debate whether or not Celtic are in crisis, preview this week's Scottish League Cup quarter finals and look ahead to this weekend's SPFL fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Rangers v Motherwell in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Livingston v Celtic in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Dundee Utd v Dundee in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Ross County v Hearts in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Hibs v St Mirren in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, preview Aberdeen v St Johnstone in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, look ahead to Rangers v Lyon in the Europa League.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 29 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic, look ahead to Real Betis v Celtic in the Europa League.
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Episode 29 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic.
The pair preview Rangers v Lyon and Real Betis v Celtic in the Europa League and look ahead to this weekend's SPFL fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 5 of The Essential Women's Football Show Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie look ahead to Scotland's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 5 of The Essential Women's Football Show Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie preview the next round of SWPL1 fixtures
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 5 of The Essential Women's Football Show Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie review the opening weekend of the SWPL1 campaign.
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Episode 5 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by a new voice on the podcast, Courtney McKenzie.
They review the opening weekend of the SWPL1 campaign, preview the next round of fixtures and look ahead to Scotland's women's team's World Cup qualifiers later this month.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview Hearts v Hibs in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview St Johnstone v Rangers in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview St Mirren v Dundee Utd in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview Motherwell v Aberdeen in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview Dundee v Livingston in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs preview Celtic v Ross County in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 28 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Alan Stubbs focus on Scotland's recent World Cup qualifiers and assess their chances of making the Finals on the back of the fantastic victory in Austria.
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Episode 28 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Host Russell Walker is joined by former Celtic, Bolton and Everton defender Alan Stubbs.
The pair discuss Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign, touch on England's route to the Finals and preview the weekend's top-flight league games as domestic football returns.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 27 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Chris Jack discuss Scotland's World Cup qualifiers.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 4 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie look ahead to the opening weekend of SWPL1.
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•This episode was recorded before Rangers v Partick Thistle's fixture was postponed
Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 27 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Chris Jack reflect on the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the international break.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 27 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Chris Jack discuss player moves during the recent transfer window.
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Episode 27 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by author and sportswriter Chris Jack from the Herald and Evening Times.
They discuss the recent moves in the transfer window, Scotland's World Cup qualifiers and review the last round of Scottish Premiership fixtures before the international break.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 4 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie discuss Forfar Farmington's decision to pull out of SWPL1.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 4 of The Essential Women's Football Show, Russell Walker and Courtney McKenzie discuss Glasgow City.
Scott Booth stepped down as manager shortly after they won the title last season and club legend Leanne Ross has just announced her retirement after winning 14 titles.
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Episode 4 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
He's joined by a new voice on the podcast, Courtney McKenzie.
They discuss Glasgow City, Leanne Ross's retirement and move into coaching at the club, Forfar Farmington's decision to quit SWPL1 and the pair also give their predictions for the opening weekend of the season this weekend.
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•This episode was recorded before Rangers v Partick Thistle's fixture was postponed
Episode 3 of The Essential Women's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
Jane Dougall is a guest contributor on this podcast - she fronted the Sportswomen show on Sky Sports for many years and currently works for the BBC in Manchester.
She's been speaking to Glasgow City legend Leanne Ross who has retired from playing after winning 14 league titles with her club.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview Dundee v Hibs in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview St Johnstone v Dundee Utd in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview Hearts v Aberdeen in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview Ross County v Rangers in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview Livingston v Motherwell in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty preview Celtic v St Mirren in the latest round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty discuss Rangers' recent slump in form following their unbeaten title-winning season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 26 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Tony Haggerty focus on the recent Celtic revival under Ange Postecoglou.
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Episode 26 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by journalist, author and podcaster Tony Haggerty.
The pair discuss Ange Postecoglou's Celtic revival and look ahead to the next round of Premiership fixtures this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 25 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Steven Pressley discuss this weekend's Scottish League Cup fixtures.
They start with Rangers vs Dunfermline on Friday night and then run the rule over Ayr vs Dundee United, Dundee vs Motherwell and Livingston vs St Mirren on Saturday.
Finally, it's Aberdeen vs Raith Rovers, Arbroath vs St. Johnstone, Hibs vs Kilmarnock and Celtic vs Hearts all on Sunday.
You won't want to miss the predictions for that little lot!
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 25 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Steven Pressley discuss how Ange Postecoglou seems to have turned a corner with results showing a big improvement from just a couple of weeks ago.
Elvis reckons there's more to come from Celtic, with an exciting front line. But they still need to strengthen with a top class centre half to play alongside Carl Starfelt.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 25 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Steven Pressley discuss the start that Rangers have made to the season both at home and in Europe.
Steven doesn't believe it's crisis time at Ibrox and he's convinced that despite a poor result against Mälmo in the Champions League, Steven Gerrard's side can do well in the Europa League and still dominate in the SPL.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 25 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and Steven Pressley discuss Elvis's new club Brentford FC as they begin their first ever adventure in the English Premier League with an opening fixture against Arsenal.
Steven also talks about Brentford's key players such as Ivan Toney and Kristoffer Ajer, signed in the summer from Celtic.
It's one not to be missed by Brentford fans as the club's Head of Individual Development, Steven Pressley gives his opinion on how well the club can do in the league and praises manager Thomas Frank and his backroom team.
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Episode 25 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Scotland international defender Steven Pressley.
Elvis talks about the performances of two of his old clubs, Rangers and Celtic this season, chats about the other Scottish teams in Europe, St Johnstone, Aberdeen and Hibs and casts his expert eye over the Scottish League Cup matches this weekend.
Steven is also the Head of Individual Development at English Premier League new boys, Brentford FC and he gives an honest appraisal of how the Bees have prepared for their first adventure in the EPL, starting with their opening fixture in a London derby against Arsenal at the Brentford Community Stadium.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack discuss the recent European results for Scottish teams.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview St Johnstone v Motherwell in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview Livingston v Aberdeen in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview Hibs v Ross County in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview Celtic v Dundee in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview St Mirren v Hearts in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 24 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Chris Jack preview Dundee Utd v Rangers in the second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Episode 24 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by journalist Chris Jack, from The Evening Times & Herald, and author of Going for 55.
The pair discuss the European results for Scottish clubs this week and look ahead to the second round of Premiership fixtures this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Motherwell v Hibs in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Aberdeen v Dundee Utd in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Hearts v Celtic in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Ross County v St Johnstone in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Dundee v St Mirren in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell preview Rangers v Livingston, the opening game of the Scottish Premiership season.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 23 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist Jordan Campbell discuss Celtic's Champions League exit this week and the hopes for Scottish clubs in European competition this season.
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Episode 23 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by journalist Jordan Campbell, from The Athletic.
The pair discuss the European results for Scottish clubs this week and look ahead to the start of the 2021/22 league campaign which starts this weekend.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 22 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist and author Tony Haggerty preview the 2021/22 league campaign that begins on July 31.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 22 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist and author Tony Haggerty discuss Celtic's summer signings.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 22 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker and journalist and author Tony Haggerty discuss Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland.
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Episode 22 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by journalist and author Tony Haggerty.
The pair discuss Ange Postecoglou's first game as Celtic manager in the Champions League this week, the signings required to take the club forward and preview the start of the 2021/22 league season.
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Episode 6 of Any Other Business is now available.
Host Stephen Kerr is in conversation with Chris Jack, senior Rangers writer for the Herald & Evening Times, and author of Going For 55, celebrating the club's recent title win.
His book was launched last week and is already proving popular with supporters.
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Essential Opinion - Alan Stubbs is in conversation with Russell Walker about the appointment of Rafa Benitez as the new manager of Everton.
Former Goodison Park star Alan has his say on the man who once managed Liverpool crossing the divide and joining their Merseyside rivals.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 21 of The Midweek Show, Alan Stubbs discusses his old club Celtic.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker on the appointment of Ange Postecoglou, the players who may leave Parkhead this summer and what is needed to strengthen the team.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 21 of The Midweek Show, Alan Stubbs discusses Scotland's Euro 2020 adventure.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker on the performance of Steve Clarke's side at the tournament and discusses the players who impressed for the national side.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 21 of The Midweek Show, Alan Stubbs discusses England's Euro 2020 journey.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker on the performance of Gareth Southgate's men at the tournament and their display against Italy in the Wembley final.
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Episode 21 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Celtic, Everton and Bolton defender Alan Stubbs.
They discuss the Euro 2020 final, England's tournament journey, Scotland's future and the season ahead for Celtic under Ange Postecoglou.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 20 of The Midweek Show, Andy Devlin & Michael Grant discuss what's happening in domestic football.
Euro 2020 has dominated recently but the 2021/22 Scottish football season is now underway with the Premier Sports Cup kicking off last Friday and Scottish teams face important European qualifiers shortly with the league campaign starting on July 31.
Andy and Michael are in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 20 of The Midweek Show, Andy Devlin & Michael Grant discuss the future for the Scotland national side after their Euro 2020 adventure.
The pair are in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 20 of The Midweek Show, Andy Devlin & Michael Grant preview Sunday's Euro 2020 Final.
The pair are in conversation with Russell Walker on the Wembley showpiece featuring England and Italy.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 20 of The Midweek Show, Andy Devlin & Michael Grant discuss the quality on show in the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
The pair are in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Episode 20 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by Andy Devlin, sportswriter with The Scottish Sun, and Scottish Football Correspondent for The Times, Michael Grant.
They discuss the Euro 2020 semi-finals, preview England v Italy in Sunday's final at Wembley, look ahead to what's next for Scotland in the World Cup qualifiers and round-up what's happening domestically in Scottish football.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 19 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker talks to Tony Haggerty and Chris Jack about the 2021/21 season.
Rangers and Celtic will soon be involved in Champions League group phase qualifiers, St Johnstone and Aberdeen are also in Euro action, and Russell talks to Tony and Chris about the chances of our clubs competing in Europe.
They also discuss Scott Booth leaving Glasgow City after guiding them to a 14th successive women's league title.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 19 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker talks to Tony Haggerty and Chris Jack about Scotland's future.
Steve Clarke's side failed to get out of their group after qualifying for Euro 2020, but there were positive signs - notably the emergence of Billy Gilmour after his classy performance against England at Wembley.
So what now for the national side? Listen to the opinions of Tony, Chris and Russell.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 19 of The Midweek Show, Chris Jack and Tony Haggerty join host Russell Walker to discuss the business end of Euro 2020.
It's the quarter-final stage of the competition and we reflect on the quality of the tournament so far and look ahead to the weekend matches.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 18 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland defender Steven Pressley discusses his new role at Brentford and the challenges they face in the English top flight.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker about his now position as Head of Individual Development at the club, which he started today, and Brentford's first appearance in the English Premier League.
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Episode 19 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Host Russell Walker is joined by Chris Jack from the Evening Times and author and broadcaster Tony Haggerty.
They discuss Scotland's Euro 2020 adventure, look ahead to the 2021/22 domestic campaign and assess the chances of Rangers and Celtic qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League.
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In this episode of The Euro 2020 Show, host Russell Walker is joined by the BBC's Jane Dougall.
Jane was with Steve Clarke's Scotland squad at their training camp ahead of the tournament and at Hampden and Wembley for the group games.
Listen to her thoughts on the national side's first major tournament since France 98.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 18 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland defender Steven Pressley discusses Ange Postecoglou's appointment as Celtic manager.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker and says the new Parkhead boss will play aggressive, attacking football that supporters will love.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 18 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland defender Steven Pressley discusses the future for the national side after Euro 2020.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker and sees real positives with the emergence of players like Billy Gilmour and Nathan Patterson.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 18 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland defender Steven Pressley discusses Scotland's Euro 2020 campaign.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Episode 18 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Host Russell Walker is joined by former Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
Elvis discusses Scotland's Euro 2020 exit, the future for the national side, Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Celtic and the Rangers response plus the challenges facing his new club Brentford now they are in the Premiership.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 17 of The Midweek Show, Gemma Fay and Alan Stubbs discuss Scotland's final Euro 2020 group game against Croatia.
Host Russell Walker asks record Scottish cap holder Gemma and English defender Alan for their views on the match.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 17 of The Midweek Show, Alan Stubbs and Gemma Fay discuss Ange Postecoglou's appointment as Celtic Manager.
Russell Walker spoke to former Parkhead defender Alan and retired Scotland international goalkeeper Gemma about the new man at Celtic.
Both back the ex-Australian international coach to be a success in Glasgow.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 17 of The Midweek Show, Gemma Fay and Alan Stubbs discuss Scotland v England at Wembley.
Steve Clarke's side take on Gareth Southgate's men in Euro 2020 on Friday evening and host Russell Walker gets the opinions of record Scottish cap holder Gemma and English defender Alan.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 17 of The Midweek Show, Gemma Fay and Alan Stubbs discuss Scotland's opening Euro 2020 game against the Czech Republic.
Russell Walker hosts and former Scotland goalkeeper Gemma discusses David Marshall's positioning for the second goal and her optimism for the rest of the campaign. Alan also weighs in on the performance ahead of Scotland v England at Wembley on Friday.
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Episode 17 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by record Scottish cap holder Gemma Fay and English defender Alan Stubbs.
Former goalkeeper Gemma has her say on David Marshall and Scotland v the Czech Republic, Alan discusses Ange Postecoglou's appointment as Celtic manager and they both look ahead to Friday's Euro 2020 clash between Scotland and England at Wembley.
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The Essential Euro 2020 Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he is joined by Jane Dougall, who is with the Scotland camp for the tournament.
Steve Clarke's side face the Czech Republic at 2pm today with England and Croatia to follow - the pair look ahead to the opener at Hampden and assess the mood in the squad.
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In this segment from Episode 16 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland boss Craig Brown takes us through the national side's three Euro 2020 group games.
Russell Walker hosts and he talks to Craig about our games against the Czech Republic, England and Croatia.
Craig, who guided Scotland to Euro 96 and the World Cup in France 98, enjoyed five major tournaments with the national side and he speaks at length about his hopes for this summer's showpiece.
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In this segment from Episode 5 of Any Other Business, new Kelty Hearts manager Kevin Thomson discusses his first managerial appointment.
Former Rangers pair Barry Ferguson and Bob Malcolm guided Kelty to League 2 last season and Kevin took over as boss a few weeks ago.
He discusses his new role, taking advice from Steven Gerrard and his hopes for the campaign ahead.
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Episode 5 of Any Other Business is now live.
Stephen Kerr hosts and his guest is former Hibs, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Dundee and Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson.
Kevin runs his own successful football academy and has just left his role as Rangers ‘B’ Team coach to take up his first manager’s job with newly-promoted League 2 side Kelty Hearts.
In a wide-ranging interview he discusses leaving a great job at Rangers to start his managerial journey in the lower leagues, his ambition to be the Rangers boss one day, his hopes for next season at Kelty, Nathan Patterson's rise to the Scotland squad and much, much more.
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In this segment from Episode 16 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland boss Craig Brown recalls his time in charge of the national team.
Part of Sir Alex Ferguson's backroom team at the World Cup in Mexico 86, Craig guided Scotland to Euro 96 and the World Cup in France in 1998 and he talks with great pride about his time in the dugout with host Russell Walker.
It's another fantastic exclusive on Essential Podcasts and we were grateful to Craig for being so open, honest and generous with his time. A true gentleman.
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In this segment from Episode 16 of The Midweek Show, former Scotland manager Craig Brown assesses Steve Clark's squad for Euro 2020.
Russell Walker is in conversation with the ex-national team boss. It's another fantastic exclusive on Essential Podcasts and we were grateful to Craig for being so open, honest and generous with his time. One of Scottish Football's true gentleman.
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Episode 16 of The Midweek Show featuring former Scotland boss Craig Brown is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and he has an extended interview with one of Scottish football's favourite sons.
In a trip down Memory Lane, Craig recalls his experiences at Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998 and discusses his hopes for Steve Clarke's squad this summer.
He also shares anecdotes about Tommy Burns, John Collins, Bertie Vogts, Tony Adams, Colin Hendry, Paul Lambert, Sir Alex Ferguson, Denis Law, Harry Maguire and his opinion of Gareth Southgate, Leigh Griffiths, Ryan Fraser, Ally McCoist, Maurice Johnstone, Callum Davidson, Joe Jordan and Kenny Dalglish.
It's another fantastic exclusive on Essential Podcasts and we were grateful to Craig for being so open, honest and generous with his time. A true gentleman.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of our extended interview with Glasgow City head coach Scott Booth, he praises his players for securing the club's incredible 14th league title in a row.
He singles out skipper Leanne Ross, Leanne Crichton, Hayley Lauder, Joanne Love, Jenna Clark, Priscilla Chinchilla, Lee Alexander and Janine van Wyk for their incredible and relentless contribution to Glasgow City's success.
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Glasgow City won their 14th Women's Premier League title in a row at the weekend and we have an extended interview with head coach Scott Booth.
Scott has been in charge of the team since 2015 and he discusses their phenomenal domination of the women's game in Scotland.
He also praises captain Leanne Ross and talks very highly of Leanne Crichton, Jo Love, Lee Alexander, Priscilla Chinchilla, Hayley Lauder, Jenna Clark and Janine van Wyk in a wide-ranging interview with Russell Walker.
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A Euro 2020 special featuring some of our recent guests is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and in the past few weeks he has asked Gemma Fay, Alan Stubbs, Andy Little, Steven Pressley, Owen Coyle and Tony Haggerty their thoughts on Scotland's chances in this summer's Euros.
Steve Clarke's squad are in good shape ahead of the tournament and are looking forward to games against the Czech Republic, England and Croatia.
So how will they get on? Listen to the thoughts of some of our recent guests.
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Episode 4 of Any Other Business is now available.
In this episode, host Stephen Kerr is joined by former Hearts, Dunfermline and Montrose midfielder Harry Cochrane.
The 20-year-old, who has just taken the decision to leave Tynecastle after progressing through their youth system, reveals his reasons for moving on and recalls bursting on to the scene as a teenager when he scored against Celtic in a 4-0 win in 2017.
Harry also tips pal Billy Gilmour to feature for Scotland at the Euros, discusses his loan spells with Dunfermline and Montrose and outlines his hopes for the future.
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Essential Bite - in this section from Episode 3 of Any Other Business, Rangers legend Brian Laudrup discusses his old club's title triumph in 2020/21.
Yesterday, host Stephen Kerr spoke to the Danish legend, his son Nicolai and Keith Murray from Routas about the launch of his new Laudrup Rose Wine.
Today he talks about the importance of stopping Celtic winning 10 in a Row and his delight at the progress the Light Blues are making under Steven Gerrard.
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Episode 3 of Any Other Business is now available.
Host Stephen Kerr talks to Rangers and Denmark legend Brian Laudrup, his son Nicolai and Keith Murray from Routas about the launch of his new Laudrup Rose Wine.
Brian talks about his pride at working with his family on the new product, how much he enjoyed his old club winning their 55th title and he also applauds the job Steven Gerrard and the players are doing at Ibrox.
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Episode 15 of The Midweek Show is now live. Russell Walker hosts and his guest is journalist, author and podcaster Tony Haggerty.
In this section they focus on Scotland's chances at the Euros - which were boosted by last night's impressive display in the 2-2 draw with Holland.
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Essential Bite - Former Celtic star Alan Stubbs discusses the rebuild required at his old club this summer.
In an Essential Podcasts interview recorded a few months ago, the ex-Parkhead defender outlined the task facing his old club in the close season. Alan says whoever the new manager is, he will have to recruit a number of players in key positions to get his former side back to title-winning form.
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Episode 15 of The Midweek Show is now live. Russell Walker hosts and his guest is journalist, author and podcaster Tony Haggerty.
Tony spent two decades at The Daily Record as a sports journalist and recently wrote "Gonnae Gi’es A Kick O’ Yer Ba’ Mister?": A Tale Of Family And Football By A Fan With A Typewriter" - CLICK HEREfor info.
In this section they discuss Eddie Howe rejecting the chance to manage Celtic and Ange Postecoglou, the latest man to be linked with the role.
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Episode 15 of The Midweek Show is now live. Russell Walker hosts and his guest is journalist, author and podcaster Tony Haggerty.
Tony spent two decades at The Daily Record as a sports journalist and recently wrote "Gonnae Gi’es A Kick O’ Yer Ba’ Mister?": A Tale Of Family And Football By A Fan With A Typewriter" - CLICK HERE for info.
Russell and Tony discuss the book, the 2020/21 season, Eddie Howe rejecting the chance to manage Celtic, Ange Postecoglou - the latest man to be linked with the vacant Parkhead job - and Scotland's chances at the Euros.
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Essential Bite - in this section from Any Other Business with Stephen Kerr, Andy Little discusses Nathan Patterson's meteoric rise at Rangers this season and his call up to the Scotland squad for this summer's Euros.
The former Light Blues striker also praises former team-mate Jamie Ness for opening up about his mental health issues and hopes others in need of help can do the same.
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Essential Bite - in this segment from Episode 14 of The Midweek Show, Steven Pressley discusses his new role at Brentford.
The Bees are in play-off final action against Swansea at Wembley today with a place him the English top flight at stake and the former Scotland international defender will join them on 1 July as Head of Individual Development.
Listen to him discuss his new role on Essential Podcasts with host Russell Walker.
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Episode 2 of Any Other Business is now available, host Stephen Kerr is joined by former Rangers and Northern Ireland international striker Andy Little.
Andy discusses his involvement in the Light Blues title win in 2011 and his pride at being one of a select few who were at Ibrox on the final day of the season to witness the latest top flight trophy lift for his old side.
He also talks about Steven Gerrard's impact at the club, Nathan Patterson's progress this season, the importance of Steven Davis and Allan McGregor and praises former team-mate Jamie Ness for speaking so openly about his mental health issues recently.
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Essential Bite - Episode 14 of The Midweek Show is now available, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
in this segment, Elvis discusses Steve Clarke's squad for this summer's European Championships.
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Essential Bite - Episode 14 of The Midweek Show is now available, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
in this segment, Elvis discusses St Johnstone's incredible cup double this season and how the Perth club could fare in European competition in 2021/22.
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Essential Bite - Episode 14 of The Midweek Show is now available, Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
in this segment, Elvis discusses the managerial merry-go-round in Scotland with Mickey Mellon, Barry Ferguson, Jim Duffy and John Hughes all moving on and the future for Tommy Wright at Kilmarnock in the Championship following their relegation.
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Episode 14 of The Midweek Show is now available - Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Scotland defender Steven Pressley.
Elvis talks about his new role at Brentford, St Johnstone's incredible League Cup and Scottish Cup Double, how they'll fare in Europe and memories of his own campaigns in European competition with Hearts and Celtic.
He also discusses the managerial merry-go-round in Scotland with Mickey Mellon, Barry Ferguson, Jim Duffy and John Hughes all moving on, the future for Tommy Wright at Kilmarnock in the Championship plus his views on Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for the Euros.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of Russell Walker's interview with Rangers legend Willie Johnston, the former Scotland winger discusses the controversy of the 1978 World Cup.
Willie was sensationally and wrongly sent home for allegedly testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Which, of course, was nonsense.
Listen to his recollections now on Essential Podcasts.
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In the latest episode of Big Game Player, Russell Walker is in conversation with Rangers legend Willie Johnston.
In part 2 of a wide-ranging interview, the Ibrox Hall of Famer discusses his time playing in England with West Brom, his Scotland career, the 1978 World Cup controversy, playing in Canada, a return to Rangers during John Greig's spell as manager then moving to Hearts.
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In the latest episode of Big Game Player, Russell Walker is in conversation with Rangers legend Willie Johnston.
In part 1 of a wide-ranging interview, the Ibrox Hall of Famer discusses his career in Light Blue, the 1972 Cup Winners' Cup Final triumph, his sadness at leaving for West Brom and how he was harshly treated at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
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Today marks the anniversary of Rangers' Cup Winners’ Cup Final triumph over Dynamo Moscow and we take a trip down Memory Lane with Barcelona Bear Willie Johnston.
The 24th of May 1972 is a date Rangers fans will remember forever as Willie Waddell’s side defeated their rivals 3-2 in Spain to clinch the Ibrox club's only European trophy to date.
Colin Stein opening the scoring midway through the first half and Johnston struck either side of the break to give the Light Blues a commanding 3-0 lead.
But goals from Vladimir Eshtrekov then Aleksandr Makhovikov with just minutes to go set up a tense finish as Rangers had given everything and the players were out on their feet.
The team defended brilliantly in the closing stages though and Rangers held on for a famous win.
Willie, who had tasted defeat in the 1967 Cup Winners’ Cup Final to Bayern Munich, was determined he wouldn’t leave Spain on the losing side and he discusses the Final plus the 1972 European run with Russell Walker.
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In this section of our interview with Owen Coyle, he discusses his time working as a coach in America and India.
The former Motherwell, Airdrie, Dumbarton, Clydebank, Dundee Utd, Dunfermline, Falkirk and St Johnstone striker was with Houston Dynamo in the U.S. and is currently working in the Indian Super League with Jamshedpur having been at Chennaiyin before that.
Listen to Owen discuss his experiences of working abroad.
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Enjoy an extended interview with man of many clubs Owen Coyle.
As a player he was a successful striker for Motherwell, Airdrie, Dumbarton, Clydebank, Dundee Utd, Dunfermline, Falkirk and St Johnstone.
As a manager, he has worked with Falkirk, Airdrie, Ross County and St Johnstone in Scotland while in England Owen was in charge of Burnley, Bolton, Wigan and Blackburn.
He also coached Houston Dynamo in America and is currently manager of Indian Super League side Jamshedpur, having been with Chennaiyin the season before.
He discusses a variety of topics with with Russell Walker.
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Essential Bite - The Midweek Show Episode 13.
In this segment of our latest show, ex-Hibernian boss Alan Stubbs reflects on guiding his old club to Scottish Cup glory in 2016 and shares his views on tomorrow's final between Hibs and St Johnstone.
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Essential Bite - The Midweek Show Episode 13.
In this segment of our latest show, former Celtic, Bolton and Everton defender Alan Stubbs gives his expert analysis on why teams often lose a late goal and tells host Russell Walker who he reckons are some of the greatest footballers he’s ever played against.
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Episode 1 of Any Other Business is now live.
Host Stephen Kerr is in conversation with former Rangers, Stoke, Leyton Orient, Crewe, Scunthorpe, Plymouth Argyle and Dundee midfielder Jamie Ness.
The 30-year-old opens up about his mental health issues, a desire to help other players, what 'football' can do to better assist those in need, the support he has received from his family & how listening to a podcast with England Rugby star Jonny Wilkinson inspired him to seek therapy.
Jamie also speaks from the heart about his career and how he hopes to get back playing again in the near future.
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Episode 13 of The Midweek Show is now available.
An Englishman giving his views on who is going to make it into the Scotland Euro squad?
It could only be former Celtic, Bolton and Everton defender Alan Stubbs on The Midweek Show.
See if he and host Russell Walker get their predictions right when Steve Clarke announces his picks later!
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Episode 13 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and he's joined by former Celtic, Bolton and Everton defender Alan Stubbs who reflects on the glory of winning the Scottish Cup with Hibs in 2016.
He also gives his views on this season’s showpiece final between Hibs and St Johnstone and looks ahead to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad announcement for the Euros, which takes place later today.
Let's see how close they are with their own selections when the squad is confirmed!
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In this section from Episode 12 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker talks to Chris Jack from the Evening Times and Herald about the 2020/21 season, with a focus on the non-Old Firm clubs.
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In this section from Episode 12 of The Midweek Show, Russell Walker talks to Chris Jack from the Evening Times and Herald about Rangers trophy celebrations today and the job Celtic need to do this summer.
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Episode 12 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker talks to Chris Jack from the Evening Times and Herald about Rangers' title winning season, a big summer ahead for Celtic and the play off games.
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Former Rangers, Kilmarnock, Chesterfield, MK Dons and Oxford midfielder Peter Leven talks about the job Steven Gerrard has done at his old club and his hopes for Scotland at the Euros.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Former Rangers, Kilmarnock, Chesterfield, MK Dons and Oxford midfielder Peter Leven talks about coaching in Belarus and Russia having just helped FC Orenburg into the Russian Premier League.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Today we feature an interview with former Rangers, Kilmarnock, Chesterfield, MK Dons and Oxford midfielder Peter Leven.
The 37-year-old Scot is currently assistant manager at Russian side FC Orenburg.
Peter talks about his move to Belarus following a spell as assistant manager at Killie, and now, Russia having just helped take FC Orenburg into the Russian Premier League.
The former Rangers Academy player also talks about the job Steven Gerrard has done at Ibrox and how Scotland might do at this summer's Euros.
He's in conversation with Russell Walker.
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Essential Bite - in this segment of The Midweek Show Episode 11, we talk to one of Scottish football’s rising stars, Hibs and Scotland striker, Kevin Nisbet.
Kevin explains how he found his scoring boots after years playing in the lower leagues, made the breakthrough at Hibs and was selected for Scotland by Steve Clarke.
He also talks about the great work Jack Ross has done at Easter Road and his hopes for the future.
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Essential Bite - In this section of The Midweek Show Episode 11, former Rangers and Celtic defender Steven Pressley joins Russell Walker to discuss the recent OId Firm derby.
Steven throws his weight behind one contender to be the next Celtic boss and predicts some star names will be moving on in the summer.
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The Midweek Show Episode 11 - featuring one of Scottish football’s rising stars, Hibs and Scotland striker, Kevin Nisbet and former Hearts, Rangers and Celtic defender Steven Pressley. Russell Walker is your host.
Kevin explains how he found his scoring boots after years playing in the lower leagues, made the breakthrough at Hibs and was selected for Scotland by Steve Clarke.
He also talks about the great work Jack Ross has done at Easter Road and his hopes for the future.
Steven Pressley throws his weight behind one contender to be the next Celtic boss and predicts some star Old Firm names will be moving on in the summer.
The podcast was recorded before the final games to decide the League play-off places, so have a listen to see how well Steven and Russell’s predictions went! Spoiler alert - not well!!
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Essential Bite - Hearts manager Robbie Neilson discusses his hopes for next season.
He's in conversion with Russell Walker in part 2 of our exclusive interview with the Tynecastle boss, who also looks ahead to Scotland's games in the European Championships this summer.
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Essential Bite - Hearts manager Robbie Neilson discusses his side's Championship win.
He's in conversion with Russell Walker in part 1 of our exclusive interview with the Tynecastle boss.
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Enjoy an extended interview with Hearts manager Robbie Neilson.
The Tynecastle boss discusses the highs and lows of his club's journey back to the top flight, his hopes for next season and much, much more.
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Essential Bite - The Midweek Show Episode 10, featuring Motherwell Chief Executive Alan Burrows, is now available.
In this section Alan discusses Motherwell's 1991 Scottish Cup Final triumph with host Russell Walker.
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Essential Bite - The Midweek Show Episode 10, featuring Motherwell Chief Executive Alan Burrows, is now available.
In this section Alan discusses Motherwell's season with host Russell Walker.
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The Midweek Show Episode 10, featuring Motherwell Chief Executive Alan Burrows & Hearts boss Robbie Neilson, is now available.
Russell Walker is your host and he talks to Alan about Motherwell's season and the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Fir Park side's Scottish Cup Final victory.
Robbie discusses his club's return to the top flight, that cup defeat to Brora and more. We'll also have an extended interview with Robbie tomorrow.
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In part 2 of our interview with Shelley Kerr, she speaks candidly to the BBC’s Jane Dougall about the stresses and strains of being an international coach.
Shelley took Scotland to their first World Cup in more than 20 years and we narrowly missed out on qualifying from the group. The manner of the exit, drawing with Argentina after a controversial retaken penalty, took its toll and Shelley reflects on another glorious failure for the national side.
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In part 1 of our interview with former Scotland manager Shelley Kerr, she speaks candidly to the BBC’s Jane Dougall about her vision for developing the women’s game in Scotland and much more.
Russell Walker is the host and in this section of The Women's Football Show. Have a listen.
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Episode 2 of The Essential Woman's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for this episode.
Jane Dougall is a guest contributor on this podcast - she fronted the Sportswomen show on Sky Sports for many years and currently works for the BBC in Manchester.
She speaks to former Scotland manager Shelley Kerr on a variety of subjects including her vision for developing the women’s game in Scotland, the investment in England compared to north of the border, her surprise that a new manager has still to be appointed to replace her with the national team and her thoughts on how to bring youngsters through into the senior game.
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Head of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, Andrew Smith and former Communications Chief at the SFA Darryl Broadfoot join host Russell Walker for Episode 9 of The Midweek Show.
The European Super League seems to have crash landed after the six English Premiership clubs caved into pressure and withdrew.
But, in this section of the show recorded before that happened, the team are far-sighted enough to predict that will happen, but are still convinced the ESL will eventually become a reality at some stage in the future.
It's a fascinating show with insight from within a major fans' organisation as well as from a recent insider at the top level of Scottish football.
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Essential Bite - Head of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, Andrew Smith and former Communications Chief at the SFA Darryl Broadfoot join host Russell Walker for this section from Episode 9 of The Midweek Show.
Russell, Andrew and Darryl run through the card for tonight's Scottish Premiership matches as well as the Scottish Cup fixtures at the weekend.
And, listen out for an impassioned plea from fans chief Andrew Smith for supporters to be allowed into the Cup final at Hampden in May.
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The Midweek Show Episode 9. Head of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, Andrew Smith and former Communications Chief at the SFA Darryl Broadfoot join host Russell Walker for Episode 9 of The Midweek Show.
The European Super League seems to have crash landed after the six English Premiership clubs caved into pressure and withdrew. But, in this show recorded before that happened, the team are far-sighted enough to predict that will happen, but are still convinced the ESL will eventually become a reality.
It's a fascinating show with insight from within a major fans' organisation as well as from a recent insider at the top level of Scottish football.
If you want to hear what the future of football in Europe might be, then Episode 9 of The Midweek Show is not to be missed.
Also in this episode, Russell, Andrew and Darryl run through the card for tonight's Scottish Premiership matches as well as the Scottish Cup fixtures at the weekend.
And, listen out for an impassioned plea from fans chief Andrew Smith for supporters to be allowed into the Cup final at Hampden in May.
You won't want to miss this episode of The Midweek Show.
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Listen to Episode 8 of The Midweek Show.
Rhona McLeod is your host and her guests are Gemma Fay, Chris Jack & Liam Corbett.
Record Scottish cap holder Gemma discusses Team GB's women's team at the Tokyo Olympics, Chris from the Herald & Evening Times looks ahead to Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup tie plus the rest of the weekend card and Hearts fan Liam Corbett, from This Is My Story Podcast, talks about his club's return to the top flight.
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Essential Bite - in this section from Episode 8 of The Midweek Show Rhona McLeod is joined by Chris Jack from The Evening Times & Herald.
They look ahead to the weekend Scottish Cup fixtures & preview the Old Firm derby on Sunday afternoon.
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Essential Bite - in this section from episode 8 of The Midweek Show Rhona McLeod is joined by Gemma Fay.
They discuss the Tokyo Olympics & Team GB's women's football team. Record Scottish cap holder Gemma discusses what it would mean to players to feature on this stage.
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Episode 8 of The Midweek Show is now live.
in this section host Rhona McLeod is joined by Liam Corbett from Hearts podcast This Is My Story & Chris Jack from The Herald & Times to discuss the Tynecastle side's return to top flight football.
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In this segment from The Midweek Show Episode 7, the much anticipated appointment of Eddie Howe as the next Celtic manager is discussed by ex-Hoops defender Alan Stubbs and Steven Pressley, who played for Celtic and Rangers.
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Enjoy an extended interview with former Rangers and Northern Ireland striker Andy Little.
In conversation with Stephen Kerr, Andy discusses the new contracts awarded to Rangers trio James Tavernier, Allan McGregor and Steven Davis, Nathan Patterson's development at Ibrox and looks ahead to the Old Firm Scottish Cup tie later this month.
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Episode 7 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and his guests are former Celtic, Bolton and Everton defender Alan Stubbs and ex Hearts, Dundee Utd, Rangers and Celtic centre back Steven Pressley.
They discuss reports Eddie Howe is set to be the next Celtic manager, the Scottish Cup, the fallout from Scotland’s World Cup qualifiers and the return of women’s football.
And Essential Podcasts' Stephen Kerr speaks to Andy Little about new contracts for Rangers captain James Tavernier and former Ibrox team mates Steven Davis and Allan McGregor.
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in this section from The Midweek Show, former Scottish international goalkeeper Gemma Fay discusses the return of Woman's football in Scotland this weekend.
She is joined by Scottish Daily Mail Chief Football Writer Stephen McGowan and Russell Walker is your host.
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Enjoy an extended interview with St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson.
The former Scotland international defender has guided the Perth club to League Cup Final glory and a top-six place in the league this season and he speaks candidly about his time in the dugout at McDiarmid Park with Russell Walker.
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Episode 6 of The Midweek Show is now live.
Russell Walker hosts and his guests include former Scottish international goalkeeper Gemma Fay, St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson and Daily Mail journalist Stephen McGowan.
They discuss Scotland's World Cup qualifiers, the resumption of women's football in Scotland this weekend, St Johnstone's fine season as the Perth side won the League Cup and have secured a top six finish in the league plus reports linking Roy Keane with the Celtic manager's job. For more information on our team and variety of shows visit www.essentialpodcasts.co.uk And give us a follow on Twitter - @Essential_Pods
*This episode was recorded before Scotland's game against The Faroe Islands
In this extract from Russell Walker's Big Game Player interview with Steven Pressley, Elvis relives the highs and lows of his eight seasons with Heart of Midlothian.
He discusses the team’s Scottish Cup win in 2006 and how he led a player-revolt against club owner Vladimir Romanov.
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This segment appears in Episode 1 of Big Game Player.
Steven Pressley is one of a handful of men to play for both Rangers and Celtic.
In this extract from his Big Game Player interview with Russell Walker, the former Scotland international defender discusses playing in blue early in his career and joining the green and white side of Glasgow in later life.
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In the latest episode of Big Game Player, Russell Walker continues his conversation with former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Dundee Utd and Falkirk defender Steven Pressley.
The ex-Scotland international discusses his playing career, transition to the manager's office and his life and interests away from football.
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In this episode of Big Game Player, Russell Walker is in conversation with former Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Dundee Utd and Falkirk defender Steven Pressley.
The ex-Scotland international discusses his playing career and transition to the manager's office.
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In this extended interview, East Fife's Danny Denholm of Lower League Ramblings Podcast spoke to us about a crazy schedule where his team plays 6 league games in 15 days, daft Zumba exercises and how to balance football, work and pregnancy!
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Episode 5 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker hosts and his guests include former Scotland defender Steven Pressley, Chris Jack from The Herald and Evening Times and East Fife winger Danny Denholm.
The appointment of Stephen Glass as Aberdeen manager, Scotland's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, Che Adams' call up to the national side and Steven Davis' new contract at Rangers were among the topics discussed.
Danny Denholm also discusses the crazy schedule the lower league teams in Scotland have to face following the resumption of all football in Scotland.
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Episode 1 of The Essential Woman's Football Show is now available.
We are passionate about supporting and promoting the women's game and Russell Walker is your host for the first offering.
Jane Dougall is a guest contributor on this podcast - she fronted the Sportswomen show on Sky Sports for many years and currently works for the BBC in Manchester.
She's been speaking to Vivienne MacLaren, Chairperson of Scottish Women’s Football, and Amy McDonald, Women’s and Girls’ Football Manager at Rangers Football Club, on the resumption of the league in Scotland.
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In Episode 2 of The Traynor Agenda, Jim and his guests look ahead to Sunday's Old Firm derby at Parkhead.
Former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs, Rangers legend Ian Durrant and Mark Wilson from the Daily Mail join Jim as they tackle the big issues of the week.
The also preview Scotland's World Cup qualifiers and assess the squad chosen by Steve Clarke.
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Listen to an extended interview with Glasgow City Chief Executive Laura Montgomery.
She covers a variety of subjects with Russell Walker, including her start in football, the resumption of the women's game in Scotland, the SFA's appointment of Fiona McIntyre as Head of Girls' and Women's football and her hopes for the future of the game in Scotland.
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Episode 4 of The Midweek Show is now available.
Russell Walker is your host and guests include Glasgow City Chief Executive Laura Montgomery, regular pundit Andy Little and Stewart Fisher from the Scottish Sun.
Andy and Stewart look ahead to Rangers v Slavia Prague in the Europa League and Sunday's Old Firm game, Stewart explains the co-efficient for Scottish clubs in Europe and what it would take for our teams to gain direct entry to the Champions League group stage.
Laura discusses the resumption of the woman's game in Scotland, Fiona McIntyre's appointment as Head of Girls' and Women's Football at the SFA and questions the transparency in funding for the women's game by the organisation.
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In this episode of The Midweek Show, recorded ahead of our launch earlier this month, former Scotland international Gemma Fay is joined by ex-Celtic defender Alan Stubbs and recently-retired Rangers striker Andy Little.
They discuss Neil Lennon's departure from Celtic, Steven Gerrard's impact at Rangers and ask should heading should be banned in football given recent studies highlighting the risk of brain injuries to footballers.
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In this special segment from The Midweek Show, Gemma Fay, Andy Little and Alan Stubbs discuss head injuries in football.
With the sad news that Scotland legend Gordon McQueen was suffering from vascular dementia, former Scotland goalkeeper Gemma led the debate on concussion substitutes, the possibility of using foam balls in training for heading practice and the risks to footballers in later life.
Andy, who was forced to retire from football following a series of head injuries, and Alan as a central defender, are well placed to comment on this issue.
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In this clip from The Midweek Show, Rhona McLeod, Andy Little and Steven Pressley discuss what's gone wrong with Liverpool this season.
Andy also reveals Ibrox cult hero Sasa Papac was once caught playing Angry Birds on his iPad minutes before an Old Firm derby!
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Jim Traynor returned to broadcasting for the first time in almost a decade tonight with Episode 1 of The Traynor Agenda.
His guests included former Rangers manager Alex McLeish, ex-Scotland boss Craig Brown, journalist Michael Grant from The Times and our regular pundit Scottish Cup winning manager with Hibs, Alan Stubbs.
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In this clip from The Traynor Agenda, Jim examines the situation at Aberdeen following the recent departure of Derek McInnes as manager.
Jim talks to former Dons defender Alex McLeish, Club Ambassador Craig Brown and respected Times journalist Michael Grant about the current situation at Pittodrie.
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Essential Podcasts is proud to support and promote women's football.
In this special segment from Episode 1 of The Midweek Show on The Essential Scottish Football Podcast, Rhona McLeod and her regular guests Andy Little and Steven Pressley are joined by Glasgow City midfielder Leanne Crichton.
Leanne, has just retired from international football after winning 72 caps for Scotland and helping them reach Euro 2017 and World Cup 2019.
In this part of the programme, which you can download in full HERE, Leanne hits out at the length of time it’s taken the SFA to appoint another Head of Women’s Football, describing it as a scandal.
She also hopes the women’s game can secure more mainstream media coverage on a day-to-day basis and is dismissive of the amount of prize money in women’s football.
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Rhona McLeod hosts Episode 2 of The Midweek Show and her guest are Steven Pressley and Andy Little.
Topics discussed include Rangers securing their 55th top flight title at the weekend, Derek McInnes leaving Aberdeen and Steven also expresses his interest in the vacant manager's position at Pittodrie.
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This is the first episode of The Midweek Show, recorded on 17th February 2021.
Rhona McLeod hosts and her guests are Steven Pressley, Andy Little, Leanne Crichton and Rob Robertson.
Topics discussed include Dominic McKay's appointment as the new Chief Executive of Celtic and journalist Rob Robertson gives his opinion on the move having dealt with him regularly at Scottish Rugby.
Former Scotland international Leanne Crichton's views about the state of the women's game in Scotland are controversial and fascinating.
The Midweek Show will be uploaded every Wednesday evening and this episode is a taste of what is on offer.
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This show was recorded before Neil Lennon and Derek McInnes left their jobs with Celtic and Aberdeen
Walter Smith was delighted to see Rangers secure their first top-flight championship triumph in 10 years.
He has also applauded the Ibrox club's 'phenomenal' supporters. But the man who led Rangers to seven of their record equalling nine-in-a-row Scottish titles insists this latest win should be regarded as a beginning - and not an end.
Smith, now 73, completed his own remarkable feat in 1998, before coming back to the club nine years later and winning three more consecutive league titles, one Scottish Cup, two League Cups and finishing runner-up in the UEFA Cup in 2008.
And he compares current ‘Gers boss and former Anfield skipper Steven Gerrard with another Liverpool legend who also led Rangers to glory, Graeme Souness. Enjoy the interview and check out our website www.essentialpodcasts.co.uk
The Essential Scottish Football Podcast launched today (Sunday 7 March, 2021) and we’ve assembled a team of top class talent to bring you a variety of shows every week, giving listeners the biggest names and talking points across the whole of Scottish football.
If you’re looking for cutting edge comment, football exclusives, chat from legends and the inside track from the women’s game then we’ve got you covered.
Our flagship show is the heart and soul of what the podcast is all about. The Traynor Agenda, sees Scottish football’s voice of authority and legendary broadcaster Jim Traynor make his return to the airwaves to set the tone.
He talks exclusively to former Rangers Chairman Dave King, who discusses the importance for the club of winning title number 55, Steven Gerrard’s incredible impact at Ibrox and much, much more.
The Essential Scottish Podcast features exclusive weekly content from some of the biggest names in the business.
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