Scottish Football Podcast

Can Rangers extend their impressive run and pile the pressure on Celtic by moving to the top of the Premiership? Martin Dowden, Ewan Murray and Scott Allan assess why Derek McInnes' side have turned their season around and what to expect against Kilmarnock.
There's also a first look at Marink Reedijk's Hibernian as he takes charge at Dundee United. Can a new manager spark an instant revival at Easter Road? And with Celtic travelling to Motherwell after a difficult spell, is this a must-win match for Martin O'Neill's side?
Plus discussion on Hearts, Dundee's injury problems, Aberdeen's progress and the key fixtures across the Scottish Premiership weekend.
00:01:58 — Was the international break too long?
00:04:17 — Rangers' chance to go top against Kilmarnock
00:07:44 — What's behind Rangers' resurgence?
00:10:45 — Marink Reedijk first game as Hibs boss
00:15:04 — Hearts v St Mirren: a crucial run begins
00:17:47 — Falkirk v Dundee
00:19:11 — Celtic's trip to Motherwell
00:20:31 — Can Jota spark a Celtic revival?
00:23:58 — Aberdeen v St Johnstone
00:25:16 — Could St Johnstone cause an upset?

With the international break over, which clubs are best placed to seize the initiative in the Premiership? Can Martin O’Neill steady Celtic amid supporter unrest, mounting pressure and a demanding European schedule? And will Rangers benefit from having no continental distractions as Derek McInnes attempts to build a title challenge?
Andy Burke is joined by Ryan Flynn and Alison McConnell to assess Dundee’s injury problems, the new era at Hibs, Aberdeen’s improving form and Motherwell’s difficult run.
Plus, can Scotland's women overcome Czechia and move closer to the Women’s World Cup in Brazil?
00:02:05 — Can Celtic calm the growing turmoil?
00:05:20 — Rangers’ schedule advantage
00:07:54 — Can Rangers pile on the pressure?
00:10:13 — Dundee’s injury crisis
00:12:03 — Can Saints stay in the top six?
00:14:07 — A new era begins at Hibs
00:15:42 — Aberdeen turn the corner
00:17:34 — Can Motherwell expose Celtic?
00:19:40 — Time to worry for Falkirk and Kilmarnock?
00:22:20 — Scotland women’s World Cup test

What should we make of Scotland's slump to defeat against Slovenia at Hampden? Four games into Pocognoli's time in charge, how clear is his project, and is the back three the right fit for the players he has? With second place in the Nations League group now looking a long way off, is it time to go back to the drawing board?
Martin Dowden, Steven McGowan and Cammy Bell look at a flat night at Hampden. Scotland took the lead but deserved to lose. The panel looks at a press that never worked as one unit, a high line that kept getting broken by a single ball over the top, and centre-backs Stephen Welsh, Jack Hendry and Binks being left exposed one-on-one. They also discuss three formation changes in one game, Andy Robertson asking the touchline what to do, and whether Slovenia had studied Scotland's last few games. Plus, is a 4-2-3-1 the answer, and is Steve Clarke now looking a little better in hindsight?
Plus, should Kieran Bowie have started after scoring against North Macedonia? Has Ollie McBurnie's run without a goal gone on too long? How can Scotland get the best out of Ben Gannon-Doak while he isn't playing at Bournemouth? Is the criticism of Angus Gunn fair, or does the trouble start well before the ball reaches him? Do Josh McPake, James Wilson and the under-21s give Scotland real depth?
And with Martin O'Neill committing to stay as Celtic manager, can he get through Motherwell, Benfica, Hearts and Celta Vigo with his critics quiet?

Willie Miller, Andy Halliday, Leanne Crichton and Tom English debate what went wrong for Pocognoli's Scotland side, outplayed by Slovenia at Hampden in the Nations League.

Scotland return to Hampden looking to build on an encouraging win over North Macedonia, but what have we learned from Sebastian Pocognoli's first few games in charge?
John Walker, Michael Grant and Andy Burke assess the new manager's high-pressing approach, the growing influence of players like Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieron Bowie, and whether Scotland are beginning to find a new identity.
Is Pocognoli close to settling on his best XI? Could the striker battle be one of the most intriguing selection debates in the squad? And what threat do Slovenia pose as the sides meet again after a goalless draw in Ljubljana?
00:02:06 — Taking stock of the Pocognoli era
00:08:28 — Is Scotland's best XI starting to emerge?
00:10:39 — Bowie, McBurnie and the striker debate
00:14:06 — Slovenia preview and the key threats
00:17:43 — Hampden, momentum and fan buy-in
00:22:09 — What would seven points from four games mean?