The Go Radio Football Show Podcast

The Go Radio Football Show: September 11th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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With the Glasgow Derby just days away, the panel breaks down one of the biggest matches of the Scottish football season as Rangers and Celtic prepare to battle for a place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Paul Cooney, Kevin Kyle and Mark Guidi debate the pressure on Derek McInnes, Celtic's goalkeeper selection headache, the impact of having no away supporters inside Ibrox, and whether Rangers' recent improvement is enough to stop the champions. Plus, reaction to Rangers technical director Dan Purdy's departure, concerns over VAR, and predictions for a massive weekend of cup football across Scotland.
Episode Highlights
Rangers vs Celtic preview and predictions
The pressure facing Derek McInnes
Sam Johnstone or Viljami Sinisalo for Celtic?
Why no away fans could change the atmosphere
Dan Purdy leaves Rangers
VAR controversy and calls for reform
Semi-final implications and silverware ambitions
Cup quarter-final predictions across Scotland
Chapters:-
00:00 Introduction & Glasgow Derby Countdown
02:45 Is This a Must-Win Game for Derek McInnes?
07:05 Celtic Goalkeeper Debate
09:35 Celtic Fan Reaction & Team Selection Discussion
12:05 Police Briefing Ahead of the Derby
14:20 Pat Nevin Controversy & BBC Ruling
16:20 VAR Concerns Ahead of Sunday's Clash
24:15 Rangers Recruitment Changes 
29:20 Derek McInnes on the Importance of Sunday
31:15 Martin O'Neill on No Away Fans
33:00 Rangers Team Selection Debate
43:30 Celtic Team Selection Debate
50:15 More Fan Calls & Derby Predictions
01:00:00 No Away Fans: Does It Damage the Fixture?
01:14:00 Cup Quarter-Final Preview: Hearts, Hibs, Killie & Aberdeen
01:25:00 Final Rangers vs Celtic Build-Up
01:34:00 Score Predictions & Closing Thoughts

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The Go Radio Football Show: September 10th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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With the first Old Firm derby of the season just days away, Paul Cooney, Barry Ferguson and Stephen O'Donnell analyse Rangers' dramatic late win over St Mirren, Celtic's narrow victory in Perth, and the major selection dilemmas facing both managers.
Will Celtic stick with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone after his standout performance? Has Bojan Miovski played his way into Rangers' starting line-up after his match-winning goal? And how important is Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final to the seasons of both clubs?
The panel hear from Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill, debate their preferred starting XIs, assess the impact of new signings on both sides, and take calls from supporters looking ahead to one of the biggest games in Scottish football.
🔥 Episode Highlights
Rangers leave it late as Bojan Miovski scores the winner against St Mirren.
Celtic edge past St Johnstone with goalkeeper Sam Johnson impressing.
Barry Ferguson and Stephen O'Donnell pick their Old Firm starting XIs.
Debate over whether Miovski should start ahead of Rangers' summer signings.
Celtic's midfield options analysed, including discussions around Nygren and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Derek McInnes discusses handling Old Firm pressure and the importance of winning silverware.
Martin O'Neill reflects on Celtic's missed chances and selection decisions.
Discussion on Scottish clubs' struggles in European competition.
Stephen O'Donnell shares insight into life at Motherwell and working under a new manager.
Full predictions for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals and Sunday's Old Firm showdown.

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The Go Radio Football Show: September 7th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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The countdown to the first Old Firm clash of the season is officially on. Paul Cooney is joined by Barry Ferguson and Aiden McGeady to break down another dramatic weekend across Scottish football.
From Celtic's controversial VAR debate at St Mirren to Rangers' growing momentum under Derek McInnes, the panel tackles the biggest talking points ahead of a huge week. Plus, a fascinating discussion on why Scottish football is struggling to produce young talent and what needs to change.
Episode Highlights

⚽ Celtic remain perfect in the league but VAR controversy steals the headlines.
🔵 Rangers make it three wins in a row, but how damaging is the injury to Lawrence Shankland?
🏆 Old Firm Week begins with predictions for Sunday's massive cup showdown.
🌟 Barry Ferguson and Aiden McGeady debate whether Scottish football's youth development model is broken.
📈 Are Rangers finally turning a corner?
🚫 No away fans at Old Firm games again. Is Scottish football getting this wrong?
🎙️ Insightful stories from Ferguson and McGeady on youth football, modern coaching and dressing room culture.
🏥 Discussion on the latest concerns around Shankland and what it means for Rangers' attack.
👏 A tribute to Sir Chris Hoy and his remarkable fundraising efforts.
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The Go Radio Football Show: September 4th, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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Scottish football finds itself under the spotlight as confirmation arrives that there will be no away supporters at Celtic vs Rangers matches for the entire season. Paul Cooney, Mark Guidi and Aiden McGeady debate the impact on the game's biggest fixture, who is responsible, and whether the situation can ever be reversed.

The panel also assesses the summer transfer window, Rangers' major rebuild under Derek McInnes, Celtic's recruitment strategy, and the SFA's new proposals aimed at increasing opportunities for young Scottish players. Plus, predictions for a huge weekend of Premiership action.

Episode Highlights

Reaction to the decision to ban away supporters from all Celtic vs Rangers matches this season.

Aiden McGeady explains why the fixture loses something special without both sets of fans.

Debate over whether Scottish football can repair relationships between the clubs.

Analysis of the SFA's plans to increase playing time for young Scottish players.

Discussion on academy pathways, reserve football and why more Scottish talent isn't breaking through.

Who won the transfer window: Celtic or Rangers?

Derek McInnes' Rangers rebuild examined after a summer of heavy spending.

Celtic's new signings put under the microscope following their European disappointment.

Motherwell's impressive start and whether they can trouble Rangers at Ibrox.

Premiership predictions and the key games to watch this weekend.

Calls from supporters on the future of Scottish football, recruitment and youth development.

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The Go Radio Football Show: September 3rd, 2026 with Scottish Gas.

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The transfer window is officially closed and the debate begins. Paul Cooney is joined by Ryan Jack and Andy Walker to assess Celtic and Rangers' summer recruitment, discuss the biggest deadline day deals, and ask whether either side has done enough to achieve their ambitions this season.

The team reflects on Celtic's transfer business, Rangers' late moves, the fallout from European disappointment, and the growing excitement ahead of the first Old Firm meetings of the campaign.

Plus, discussion on Scottish football's youth development challenges, the Edinburgh Derby, and the key fixtures that could shape the season.

Highlights

Rangers complete late deals forKevin Kelsy and Badredine Bouanani.

Celtic's transfer business analysed after a busy deadline day.

Ryan Jack gives his verdict on Rangers' summer rebuild.

Andy Walker discusses Celtic's European shortcomings and league prospects.

Debate on whether Rangers' lack of European football could become an advantage.

Nico Raskin transfer speculation and Rangers' valuation stance.

Review of Celtic's 3-0 win over Aberdeen.

Derek McInnes reflects on Rangers' progress and team spirit.

Discussion on Scottish football's youth development pathway.

Ryan Jack shares stories from his Aberdeen breakthrough and Rangers career.

Hibs vs Hearts preview and predictions.

Weekend Scottish Premiership predictions and title race analysis.

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