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33: Hope lost at Dundee as Heckingbottom hits it off with Hibs Apr 08, 2019

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Appearing from amidst the smoke and coconuts, its JJ Bull, Laura Brannan and Kieran Canning with the Totally Scottish Football Show.Hibs win the Edinburgh derby. Heckingbottom’s still unbeaten in the Premiership as his side may be about to finish above Hearts.Dundee aren’t on great form but Patrick Barclay is. He joins us to debate the Dee’s potential future in the Championship.The notes for our panel’s discussion of the relegation six-pointer between Hamilton and St Mirren include the terms ‘diving weasel’ and ‘crime of Panenka.’East Kilbride may be younger than JJ’s jacket but they could be on the verge of promotion to the SPFL as we discuss Edwin Van der Sar’s favourite Scottish team and new Lowland League champions.Elsewhere Arfield steps up, Clarke has the hump and is it all set up for Aberdeen to finally beat Celtic at Hampden?• PART 1: Hearts 1-2 Hibs with Lewis ‘Statement League’ Cumming (02m 30s)• PART 2: Hamilton 1-1 St Mirren (12m 40s)• PART 3: Dundee 0-2 Aberdeen with Patrick Barclay (18m 00s)• PART 4: Motherwell 0-3 Rangers (27m 30s)• PART 5: SPFL update with Neil White (34m 00s)• PART 6: East Kilbride’s promotion hopes with Paul Thomson, sports editor at East Kilbride News (37m 30s)• PART 7: Celtic 0-0 Livingston & Kilmarnock 2-0 St Johnstone (43m 30s)

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32: Jurassic Brown and the race for Europe Apr 02, 2019

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A pivotal Premiership weekend brings Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan together once again for the Totally Scottish Football Show.Celtic take a giant step towards their 8th title in a row with victory in the derby over Rangers, as messrs Morelos, Kent and Halliday all line up for a piece of Scott Brown.But perhaps the biggest game of the weekend sees St Mirren overcome Dundee and leapfrog them in the battle to beat the drop. Matchwinner Brad Lyons joins us on the podcast.The biggest shock of the weekend is in the Championship. We check in at Scotland’s number 1 semi-pro club Alloa after they defeat league leaders Ross County.And who’s going on a European tour? The Dons thought they’d got it done but Hearts and Hibs have hauled themselves back into the mix. Plus Killie get silly as they hump Hamilton.• PART 1: Celtic 2-1 Rangers (02m 40s)• PART 2: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee with Brad Lyons (13m 00s)• PART 3: Hearts 2-1 Aberdeen (20m 00s)• PART 4: Kilmarnock 5-0 Hamilton with the Killie Hippo (26m 00s)• PART 5: SPFL update with Neil White (32m 30s)• PART 6: Alloa 1-0 Ross County with Jack Haugh from the Alloa Advertiser (36m 00s)• PART 7: Livingston 1-2 Hibs & Motherwell 3-0 St Johnstone (40m 30s)• PART 8: A look ahead to the midweek fixtures (46m 00s)

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31: Anguish in Astana - Scotland hit rock bottom Mar 26, 2019

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It’s international week which means it’s a painful podcast for Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan.Kazakhstan 3-0 Scotland in Euro 2020 qualifying. Is it the worst result and performance in Scottish football history? Who or what was to blame? Shinnie? The pitch? All the tactics?Alex McLeish’s men fare better against San Marino’s line-up of Pro Evo players but the atmosphere is toxic amongst the fans. How much longer does McLeish have and who would be the ideal replacement?At club level, Arbroath are on the verge of the title, Albion may be embarking on the great escape and Ross County scoop up silverware.And the bible’s favourite team Queen of the South turned 100 this week. But what does the modern day hold after 7 defeats on the spin?Plus it’s a happy 1st birthday for On The Ball. We chat to them about their campaign to provide free period products at football grounds, starting at Celtic and taking them to LA and Brazil.• PART 1: Kazakhstan 3-0 Scotland – rock bottom? (03m 15s)• PART 2: San Marino 0-2 Scotland + the future of McLeish (18m 45s)• PART 3: Erin Slaven from On The Ball discusses the campaign to provide free sanitary products at grounds (32m 30s)• PART 4: SPFL & Challenge Cup round-up with Neil White (38m 00s)• PART 5: Queen of the South turn 100, with Fraser Wilson of the Daily Record (41m 45s)

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30: Lenny time and Killie’s good dirty Mar 19, 2019

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Seismic scenes in Scotland as Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan piece together the jigsaw that is the Premiership.Celtic go 10 points clear after last gasp victory at Dundee. That’s because Rangers drop points again at home to a robust Kilmarnock. David Edgar from the Heart & Hand podcast tells us where Rangers, Gerrard and Morelos go from here.McNulty’s on the case for Hibs under Heckingbottom. Hamilton secure a massive 3 points in their fight against the drop as Hearts threaten to tumble out of the top 6\. But which was the more satisfying goal? Messi or McGowan?Championship leaders Ross County face Connah’s Quay Nomads in the IRN-BRU Cup Final on Saturday. Staggies co-manager Stuart Kettlewell talks to us about the winning formula in the Highlands.And the panel pick their Scotland team for the international break. But who goes in goal? Leighton or Lewis?• PART 1: Rangers 1-1 Kilmarnock with David Edgar from the Heart & Hand podcast (02m 45s)• PART 2: Dundee 0-1 Celtic (12m 40s)• PART 3: Hibs 2-0 Motherwell (19m 45s)• PART 4: Ross County co-manager Stuart Kettlewell joins us (27m 00s)• PART 5: Aberdeen 1-1 Livingston & Hamilton 1-0 Hearts (33m 45s)• PART 6: Picking the Scotland team for Kazakhstan (33m 45s)

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29: Who are the Scottish Ajax? Mar 12, 2019

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Andrew Slaven returns with Scotch pies for JJ Bull and Laura Brannan, but not all Scottish football watchers are so friendly.There’s further trouble at Easter Road as Rangers lose ground in the title race – but then gain it back again. Alfredo Morelos signs a new contract but does that just mean he’s on the move in the summer?If you believe the rumour mill, Motherwell’s Jake Hastie could be on his way to Ibrox. We discuss the young players at Fir Park and ask who in Scottish football is Ajax? Is it Hamilton? Is Lewis Ferguson Frenkie De Jong?Will Hearts be on a European tour next season? Did they score the minciest goal of the season?There’s the story of the St Johnstone keeper walking out on the club in the name of love, the weirdest insult of the season at Berwick and the YouTuber putting Fort William on the map.Plus we bring you the latest from the Loons at Forfar.• PART 1: Andrew’s weekend in Dumfries (01m 30s)• PART 2: Hibs 1-1 Rangers with Gavin Wilson from the Hibs Talk podcast (03m 30s)• PART 3: Celtic 0-0 Aberdeen (14m 30s)• PART 4: Motherwell 3-0 Hamilton + who’s the Scottish Ajax? (22m 20s)• PART 5: SPFL round-up with Neil White (31m 45s)• PART 6: A chat with Radio Clyde’s Alison Conroy, lifelong Forfar fan (38m 00s)• PART 7: Dundee 0-1 Hearts & Livingston 3-1 St Johnstone (41m 30s)

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28: Lennon’s Hampden hoodoo as Caley come for the cup Mar 05, 2019

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After a Scottish Cup quarter-final weekend full of screamers and simulation, Buckfast and the bald guy from FIFA, JJ Bull, Laura Brannan try to make sense of it all.Inverness Caley manage to throw Dundee United off the scent to book their first date at Hampden since the glory of 2015\. First team and coach and legendary player Barry Wilson tells us how they did it.Referee Kevin Clancy is the star performer at Pittodrie as Aberdeen and Rangers go to a replay. And Alfredo Morelos is introduced to a new song by Aberdeen fans.Celtic players are introduced to something far more dangerous at Easter Road as Scottish football continues to be dogged by foreign objects. But Neil Lennon is taking the holders back to the home of Scottish football, where a few demons of the past await him.In the Premiership, the bottom three appear to be on fire. But Livingston are living in a league of one. And we mourn the loss of the Kilmarnock title challenge 2018-19.Plus we head to the Heed and what’s going doon with the Blue Toon in League Two.• PART 1: Infantino visits Cove Rangers (02m 10s)• PART 2: Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers (03m 20s)• PART 3: Dundee United 1-2 Inverness Caledonian Thistle, with Inverness legend and coach Barry Wilson (12m 30s)• PART 4: Hibs 0-2 Celtic (22m 20s)• PART 5: SPFL round-up with Neil White (34m 10s)• PART 6: Peterhead coach Davie Nicholls joins us (38m 00s)• PART 7: St Mirren 1-0 Livingston & Kilmarnock 0-0 Motherwell (42m 10s)

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27: Brexit…Rodgers leaves for Leicester Feb 27, 2019

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The Totally Scottish Football Show invades the Totally Football Show for a special episode. In the space of one crazy Tuesday, Brendan Rodgers walks away from Celtic for Leicester. And consigliere Neil Lennon returns to the managerial hot seat at Celtic Park.Our regular Scottish trio of Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull from the Telegraph and Laura Brannan from COPA90 are in the studio to discuss a huge story in British football. Although the digital Jim Leighton is sadly unable to join us.With Celtic just games away from completing a domestic treble, and with Rodgers claiming to be a Celtic fan, should the fans feel betrayed? Barca Jim discusses Brendan’s exit and whether Lennon can get the Bhoys over the line. Or are the feats of the treble treble or 10 titles in a row now in jeopardy?Plus Jonathan Northcroft from The Sunday Times, author of Fearless: The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, debates how good a fit Rodgers is for Leicester. And does this represent a sobering moment for Scottish football? RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Rodgers leaves Celtic – the immediate reaction (01m 30s)• PART 1b: The Celtic fan’s perspective with Barca Jim (05m 20s)• PART 2: Jonathan Northcroft on what this appointment means to Leicester (12m 00s)• PART 3: Neil Lennon takes the reins at Celtic for the rest of the season (19m 45s)

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26: Very ungentlemanly conduct Feb 26, 2019

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Huge talking points, big debates. Good time for a Totally Scottish Football Show with Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan.We preview the midweek Premiership action as Hearts host Celtic. The champions are looking for 10 wins in a row but is Brendan Rodgers edging closer to the managerial hot-seat. at Leicester?Kilmarnock are up against Motherwell which gives us a chance to discuss a rescinded red against Rangers for Bachmann and the Steelmen’s controversial goal against Celtic, as James Scott plays the role of Kanu.And after Killie manager Steve Clarke’s complaints about fan abuse, we delve deep into the issue of sectarianism with Andrew Smith from The Scotsman. Where does it stem from and what can be done?We’re joined by the one and only Pat Nevin who talks to us about his perfect life at Clyde.Also on the agenda: Shinnie, Kamara and Paul McGowan channels Chun-Li.• PART 1: Hearts v Celtic preview (02m 30s)• PART 2: Sectarianism & strict liability with Andrew Smith from The Scotsman (09m 10s)• PART 3: Kilmarnock v Motherwell: that Bachmann red card and that Motherwell goal (24m 00s)• PART 4: Aberdeen v Hamilton preview (34m 25s)• PART 5: SPFL round-up with Neil White (38m 45s)• PART 6: Pat Nevin interview on his time at Clyde (41m 30s)• PART 7: Rangers v Dundee & St Johnstone v Hibs (50m 30s)

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25: Steelmen on a streak and Dundee back from the dead Feb 19, 2019

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Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan are back after a weekend that’s been seismic in the Scottish Premiership.Motherwell are matching Celtic stride for stride in 2019 as they win for the 6th game in a row. Richard Tait talks about the young crop of Steelmen coming through and his Scotland chances.For the first time this season, Dundee (or the new Dundee assembled in January) are out of the relegation zone.Paul Heckingbottom is the new man at Hibs – but let’s talk about how perfect Marcelo Bielsa is for Scottish football.People are lining up to serenade Sam Cosgrove – the Aberdeen striker laughs in the face of expected goals.As Rangers stumble at Ibrox, we ask are they mince without Morelos? And Allan McGregor is the voice. Try and understand him.In the Championship, Scott McDonald is out of retirement and onto the scoresheet to help save Partick Thistle from the dreaded drop.Plus plastic pitches. And there’s Broadfoot, Brown and Byrne – bad boys with questionable tackles.• PART 1: The plastic pitch debate (01m 30s)• PART 2: Kilmarnock 0-1 Celtic (05m 45s)• PART 3: Motherwell 2-1 Hearts with Motherwell defender Richard Tait (14m 00s)• PART 4: Livingston 1-2 Dundee with Alan Pattullo from The Scotsman (24m 00s)• PART 5: Aberdeen 2-2 St Mirren (32m 30s)• PART 6: SPFL round-up with Neil White (36m 30s)• PART 7: Partick Thistle sign Scott McDonald with Jags fan Matt Greer (38m 10s)• PART 8: Hibs 2-0 Hamilton & Rangers 0-0 St Johnstone (44m 00s)

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24: The never regions and the original JJ Feb 12, 2019

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Andrew Slaven, JJ Bull and Laura Brannan dissect the 5th round of the Scottish Cup, a weekend where the real quality was provided by Stephen Dobbie, Nicky Clark…and Scott Brown?!After a week of barbs and with yet another Killie-Rangers game around the corner, is Steve Clarke inside Steven Gerrard’s head? Is Ryan Jack a stud magnet? And do footballers in Scotland need to start wearing protective cups?The Auchinleck adventure is over but is this where Hearts start their surge for silverware?Across the city, Hibs might be about to appoint the muscular Michael Appleton. Would this represent a step down from Neil Lennon?Staying in the capital, Edinburgh City’s sporting director and former Scottish Cup winner Jim Jefferies joins us on the podcast to discuss the ambitions of the club.And we speak to the BBC’s Andrew Southwick about the start of the new Scottish Women’s Premier League season. Who can stop Glasgow City reaching 13 in a row?• PART 1: Hearts 4-0 Auchinleck Talbot with Gordon Senior from the Hearts Review podcast (02m 00s)• PART 2: Aberdeen 4-1 Queen of the South (08m 10s)• PART 3: Kilmarnock 0-0 Rangers (15m 15s)• PART 4: Celtic 5-0 St Johnstone (21m 50s)• PART 5: SPFL round-up with Neil White (27m 30s)• PART 6: Edinburgh City’s Jim Jefferies joins us (30m 10s)• PART 7: St Mirren 1-2 Dundee Utd, East Fife 0-1 Partick Thistle & Hibs 3-1 Raith Rovers….Appleton in at Easter Road? (38m 10s)• PART 8: Andrew Southwick previews the SWPL campaign (48m 00s)

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