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The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026.

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t’s Scottish Cup weekend and the studio is buzzing. Paul Cooney hosts alongside Andy Walker and Barry Ferguson with the quarter‑finals looming.

An Old Firm clash set to ignite Sunday — the panel break down the narratives, controversies, team news, tactical dilemmas, and raw emotion surrounding a seismic few days in the national game.

Scottish Cup Fever Takes Over

Full rundown of all four quarter‑finals: Falkirk v Dundee United, Dunfermline v Aberdeen, Rangers v Celtic, St Mirren v Partick Thistle.

Why this is one of the best cup draws in years — and how the Old Firm meeting blows the competition wide open for everyone else.

Rangers vs Celtic — The Big One

Barry and Andy dissect last week’s chaotic 2–2 draw at Ibrox.

The psychology of blowing a lead… and the belief behind a comeback.

Tactical chess: what both managers got right, what they got very wrong, and the in‑game switches that changed everything.

Team News & Selection Dilemmas

Rangers: A nearly full squad, but big decisions—Do you start Tavernier? How to unleash Mikey Moore.

Celtic: Injury updates on Tierney, Schmeichel’s form, Ben Arthur’s surprise debut, and who leads the line with no reliable No. 9.

Managers Under the Microscope

Danny Röhl’s media missteps — mind games gone wrong?

Martin O’Neill’s incredible influence at 74 — and his honesty about Celtic’s limits this season.

Title Race Chaos

Four teams — Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell — still in the fight.

Why Hearts hold the cards… and whether anyone trusts Aberdeen anymore.

Motherwell: shock contenders or storybook outsiders?

Callers Bring the Drama

Fans weigh in on allocation disputes, refereeing, managers, and the wild unpredictability of this season.

Rangers fan Sam - does he win the £500 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup competition — with Barry under pressure.

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The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026.

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Get ready for a fast-paced, no‑nonsense breakdown of one of the most dramatic weeks in Scottish football. Rob MacLean, Darren O'Dea and Craig Moore dive straight into the heart of the action — from Celtic’s last‑gasp win at Pittodrie to the VAR controversy that left half the country confused and the other half furious.

The tightest title race in years — can Celtic keep digging results out of nowhere, or will Hearts’ consistency become unstoppable?

VAR meltdown — one line vs two lines, confusion vs clarity, and the decisions that could shape the rest of the season.

James Forrest: the ultimate “finisher” — should he now start, or is he too valuable off the bench?

The Number 9 debate — who actually leads the line for Celtic now?

Rangers defensive worries — should John Souttar make way, and does Tav’s absence help or hurt their game management?

Inside the Old Firm psychology — momentum swings, mind games, leadership moments, and what last Sunday really told us.

Cup weekend shocks incoming? — Falkirk’s surge, Aberdeen’s struggles, and potential banana skins everywhere.

Darren’s insider insight on Dane Murray’s development, mentality, and future ceiling.

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The Go Radio Football Show: March 4th, 2026.

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It’s a night of tension, truth‑telling, and title‑race turmoil as Rob MacLean sits in with Mark Guidi and Andy Walker to break down one of the tightest and most unpredictable Premiership seasons in years.

From Celtic’s must‑win trip to Pittodrie to the spiralling chaos at Aberdeen and the relentless rise of Hearts and Motherwell, this episode is packed with sharp insight, heated debate, and big‑picture perspective.

Celtic on the tightrope: Why dropping points at Pittodrie could be fatal — and the big selection calls that raised eyebrows.

Aberdeen in disarray: Managerial confusion, relegation‑form results, and whether the players can raise their game with a potential new boss in the stands.

Hearts in pole position: How the Tynecastle side quietly became favourites for the title — and whether they can hold off the Glasgow giants.

Motherwell’s miracle season: The best defence in the league, one of the best stories in Europe, and the players and manager set for huge summer interest.

Rangers’ frustration: Missed chances, game management doubts, and the lingering question — are they mentally strong enough to win the big moments?

This episode is the full Scottish football soap opera — pressure, panic, pride, and possibility — all happening at once.

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The Go Radio Football Show: March 3rd, 2026.

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Paul Cooney is joined by Peter Grant and special guest Stephen O’Donnell for a cracking deep dive into the most dramatic title race Scottish football has seen in years. With four teams in contention, heated debates, bold tactical takes, and inside‑the‑dressing‑room insight, this episode delivers analysis, banter, controversy, and expert knowledge from those who’ve lived it.

The Old Firm Fallout: A blistering first half from Rangers, a Celtic revival in the second — the team break down how momentum swung, why the game felt like “two matches in one,” and why Danny Rohl’s key substitution changed everything.

Stephen gives the player’s perspective on how refereeing moments and tiny tactical tweaks can flip crowd energy — and ultimately the match.

Motherwell’s Meteoric Rise: Stephen O’Donnell lifts the lid on Motherwell’s incredible season: top‑six early, a European push, and how the team has gone from underdog to title‑race disruptor.

Insight into their defensive “calmness philosophy,” the importance of rest‑defence and structure, and why their manager’s meticulous approach is turning heads across Scotland.

A Four‑Horse Title Race — Can You Believe It?

Peter and Stephen break down why Hearts are in pole position, why Celtic and Rangers can’t afford a single slip, and why Motherwell are the wildcard with nothing to lose.

How kickoff timings, pressure swings, and fan tension impact this razor‑tight run‑in.

Scotland at the World Cup

The guys look ahead to the opening game vs Haiti and debate what Scotland must learn from previous tournaments.

Stephen reflects on Euro 2020 and the mindset shift needed this time around.

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The Go Radio Football Show: March 2nd, 2026.

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Rangers dominate. Celtic recover. Hearts march on.

Join Paul Cooney, Charlie Mulgrew, and Mark Guidi as they unpack a game of two halves at Ibrox: Rangers’ blistering 45 minutes, Celtic’s storming revival, and the implications for a title race that’s suddenly shifted east to Edinburgh.

Old Firm Chaos — Rangers tear Celtic apart early, going 2–0 up with a jaw-dropping overhead kick from Chermiti and a clinical second. But Celtic roar back with 17 second‑half shots, a late penalty, and a huge statement of resilience.

Title Race Turns Maroon — The panel agree: Hearts are now favourites. With a six‑point cushion and momentum surging, the Jambos have one hand on the trophy — and the pressure is all on the Glasgow giants.

Rangers Fans Fume — Calls pour in questioning Danny Röhl’s in‑game management, substitutions, and the psychological collapse that mirrored previous late-game stumbles.

Celtic’s Patchwork Squad — Despite a depleted and makeshift XI, Martin O’Neill’s halftime masterclass inspires a comeback. But concerns remain: Who is Celtic’s No. 9? Can they find consistency in the run-in?

VAR, Pressure & Mind Games — The managers’ pre‑match jousting, VAR controversies, and the psychological warfare of the Scottish media bubble get fully dissected.

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