Let Me Be Frank Podcast

Derek Ferguson joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston to look ahead to one of the most dramatic weekends in Scottish football in years.

The former Rangers and Hearts midfielder gives his predictions for Tynecastle and Easter Road… and they might just surprise you.

There’s also discussion around what’s next for Lewis Ferguson, with Derek preparing to head out to Italy to watch his son in action.

A big preview episode packed with insight, opinion and plenty to debate ahead of a huge weekend.

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Frank and Simon react to one of the most dramatic weekends in Scottish football in years.

Celtic get the job done against Falkirk, Hearts leave it late to beat nine-man Hibs, and Rangers complete a stunning comeback from 2–0 down against Motherwell… only to lose it at the death.

Frank can’t believe what he’s watching, calling it one of the most incredible title races in decades and even suggesting Martin O’Neill could be about to perform a miracle.

There’s also reaction to the drama in England, with Frank weighing in on West Ham, Spurs and why he’d love to see Tottenham go down.

Plus, a heated debate on Celtic’s summer plans, with new contracts handed out and serious questions over whether the club will spend money, with Simon warning there would be chaos if they don’t.

Another lively Frankly Speaking packed with big opinions, drama and debate.

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Mark McGhee joins Frank McAvennie and Simon Houston for one of the funniest and most entertaining chats yet, packed with brilliant stories from an outstanding football life.

He looks back on his time with Frank during Celtic’s famous centenary double-winning season, sharing dressing-room memories and recalling some unforgettable characters from that era.

Mark also relives Aberdeen’s European glory under Sir Alex Ferguson, including the famous victory over Real Madrid where he provided the assist for the winning goal.

There are classic Ferguson stories throughout and plenty of laughs, before the conversation turns emotional as Mark reflects on leading Motherwell through the tragic loss of Phil O’Donnell.

A brilliant mix of humour, football history and honest reflection.
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Frank reacts after Martin O’Neill took a swipe at him following their recent debate about Celtic’s style of play.

The lads discuss whether O’Neill has actually reinforced Frank’s long-held view that Celtic can dominate games while still frustrating supporters at times.

They also look at Celtic’s dramatic extra-time burst against St Mirren, with Kelechi Iheanacho suddenly emerging as a major weapon for the run-in after two superb goals.

James Forrest impressed again too, but has his Scotland chance come just too late despite another reminder of his quality?

Another lively Frankly Speaking with strong opinions and plenty of debate.

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Former Category One referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache join Frank and Simon for a candid look at the state of Scottish refereeing.

They discuss why VAR is causing growing frustration, why Scotland continues to be overlooked for major international appointments, and whether officials are falling behind at the top level.

There’s also their verdict on the weekend’s big decisions, questions around whether the current system is working, and honest insight into leadership, coaching and confidence within the game.

Steve reflects on the pressures of refereeing in Scotland, addresses being a Celtic fan and why it never impacted his performances, and explains why he was trusted with only one Old Firm match. Des adds his own perspective on the scrutiny, personalities and demands that come with officiating at the highest level.

A proper behind-the-scenes look at refereeing in Scotland.

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