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It's your monthly dose of women's football content and once again here to administer it is Dave and guest Casey.With the SWPL title race continuing into the league split, they discuss the contenders. Are Celtic and Elena Sadiku on the same page? Are they out of it along with Hearts? Can leaders Hibernian be title challengers or was the League Cup final a harbinger of doom? Are Rangers the full package? Should people be writing off Glasgow City?On the other side of the split, there's questions about what Partick Thistle can do now, what direction are Aberdeen heading going into next season, and are the bottom three now decided already?Then of course there's a look ahead to match days three and four of the Nations League and the double header against Germany. Can Scotland get off the mark after a good showing against the Dutch, albeit against a tough opponent?Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodo

The Premiership returned and on our latest episode we have John, Charlie, Danny, Erin, Graeme D and Laurie on.We kick off by getting Laurie's thoughts on the situation at Kilmarnock after their heavy defeat at the weekend Following on from this we chat about the other teams at the bottom of the league and potential fixtures after the split.Has Rangers mentality changed under Barry Ferguson and the new coaching team or have they been lucky? This is something we explore too.There is then some chat about the teams in the top six and how things may look for the rear of the season.In an interesting twist we get on the subject of squad numbers and whether players in certain positions should have a certain number.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

The two John's, Josh, Laurie, Krys and Danny are on the latest episode as we review the Nations League playoff that saw us relegated.Josh gives us an insight in to his experience in Greece before we talk about the game itself.There is little surprise that the majority of the chat is about the disappointment of Sunday night.We chat about what went wrong in terms of tactics, formation, team selection and more.To round up the podcast we discuss whether there is anyone else who should potentially be getting called up to help for World Cup qualification.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Our latest podcast is a preview of the upcoming Nations League playoff between Scotland and Greece.Regulars John, John B, Josh, Graeme and Laurie are joined by guest Fraser.We discuss the various selection issues that Clarke may face including formation, who starts and how the formation may differ in the first leg compared to second leg.There is some chat at the end of the podcast about pricing at Hampden and how it is getting pretty expensive.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Regulars John, Charlie, Danny and Erin are joined by guests in Anas and Ethan.Each of the Scottish Cup quarter final winners are represented as we discuss the action that took place.There is chat about the run in to the split as we try to predict who will finish in some of the key positions.The podcast was recorded on Tuesday this week which is day that Scotland squad was announced. There is brief discussion on some of the picks.More on that next week though as we preview the games.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Five years since league reconstruction was last briefly discussed by the SPFL, and promptly batted away into the night sky, Improving Scottish Football Podcast host Kieran Hennigan revisited the topic with a one minute video promoting a 14 team Premiership idea. The video went viral with over 800,000 views on Twitter/X alone.John B invited Kieran onto discuss the pros and cons of a 14 team Scottish Premiership and why he thinks this is the way forward, and not just in the top flight either. There is a good honest discussion about the effects of a promotion/relegation structure, how the 14 team structure works in Greece, would a more even split work better than a top six/bottom eight and also how the setup would improve youth development. Kieran also discusses his plans to evolve his podcast that he hopes one day will see those at the top embrace change, with league reconstruction just one of many areas in Scottish Football that needs addressing.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sf

We're back with our next installment of the Championship specials as John is joined by fans from 8 of the teams in the league.David is on representing Queen's Park for the first time along with Alan, Ali, Heather, Katie, Cammy, Euan and Robert.It's the biggest Championship episode we've done as they continue to grow.The podcast kicks off by looking at the title race. Are all three of the fans involved confident?There is an interesting race for the last Premiership playoff spot with it being safe to say that some fans are more confident than others that they'll succeed.Have Airdrie left things too late to avoid the drop? Katie gives her views on whether they can stay up.We conclude the podcast by getting the guests to pick cult heroes from their clubs and discuss some of the best players in the league this season.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEma

Following two defeats for SWNT in the Women's Nations League, Dave is joined by John Bl to pick over how the games against Austria and Netherlands went for Scotland.With Emma Lawton coming in and getting the opening goal of against the Dutch, they consider if she's now a mainstay, as well as wondering if Michael McArdle will still be the interim coach when the next set of fixtures come around in April. Longer term, there's questions as to where the next manager will come from and if that might be further afield than Scotland once more.Of course, after two defeats, there's questions around the possible defensive frailties that led to the goals, especially in two narrow defeats in what could be a tight Nations League group.Looking forward, the SWPL moves into its post-split phase and with four teams level on 51 points it's an exciting final ten games ahead in terms of the title!Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodo

On our latest episode we have John, Charlie, Laurie, Paul, Stephen and the two Graemes on.The theme of the podcast is cult heroes and we kick off the show by asking everyone to define what they think a cult hero is.There are some interesting shouts with some of the panel giving players that played for the club they support. Others went for a mixed group of players within Scottish football or further afield like Italy.We give some shout outs too for players mentioned by supporters of other clubs in the Premiership.Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

On our latest episode we have regulars John, Charlie, Laurie, Josh and Stephen on to discuss the weekend action and more.We kick things off by getting Stephen's thoughts on the appointment of Michael Wimmer at Motherwell.This leads on to some chat about whether Motherwell and Kilmarnock are looking to avoid 11th or have aspirations to be in contention for Europe.The rest of the games in the Premiership are discussed and the struggles that Dundee and Dundee United have been having in recent weeks.There was an announcement last week about The Challenge Cup format changing as of next season with the aim of more Scottish players between age of 16 and 21 getting more opportunities.We give our thoughts on this and what we think would work better. Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John, Charlie and Graeme G are your panel for the latest podcast as we discuss pet hates and what should be put in the football room 101 bin.Charlie and Graeme pick three things each that gets on their goat and there is a live vote on what should go in the bin.We also discuss contributions from our listeners about what they'd like to get rid of.The podcast concludes with Graeme giving us the things that nearly made the list. Thanks as always for listening!Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Dave is joined by regular guest Eva Murray for the latest look across the women's game in Scotland. First up is a look at SWPL1 and how the title race is hotting up with just two points separating the top four and six points separating the top five. Further down the table, the race for the top six continues, as well as a resurgent Aberdeen who are probably just a bit too late to be joining that battle. With Motherwell four points clear of Partick Thistle and the split just three games away, is it theirs to lose? The weekend saw Scottish Cup action, with Glasgow City edging out Celtic in the tie of the round. There's a look back at that, the other games that took place, and the draw for the fifth round. Finally on the international front, Michael McArdle will be in charge for the two fixtures in February, including the Netherlands visit to Hampden. Whilst there's also a look further forward to the double header against Germany, with the home game taking place in Dundee. Thanks as always for listeni

John, Charlie and Graeme D are on the latest episode where there is plenty to talk about. There is an also an interview from John B with Queen's Park Assistant Coach Barry Nicholson who played under Jimmy Calderwood for both Aberdeen and Dunfermline. We kick off by discussing how we think the transfer window has gone for everyone in the Premiership. The weekend action is discussed with Charlie and Graeme both happy with how things are going. To end the podcast we discuss the upcoming Scottish Cup ties and whether we think there will be any shocks.  Thanks as always for listening! Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

Regulars John, Charlie, Laurie and Paul are on with the topic being team of the century from a national team point of view. There are some common names that come up which are maybe of little surprise. The guys are all different ages too so started watching Scotland in different eras. Paul comes up with what might be a left field pick or should we say right field pick? Favourite moments from players are discussed and there are some shout outs for players who didn't make the cut.  Thanks as always for listening! Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

This week we focus on the Championship as we review the season so far. John is joined by returning regulars on these shows in Ali, Alan, Adam and Heather and Cammy who is new to these episodes. We discuss the season so far in terms of how it has went. There is some chat about players who have moved in the transfer window and where teams need to strengthen. Both Fife clubs have new managers so we find out the thoughts of Ali and Adam on the new men in the dugout. The podcast concludes with everyone having a chance to review predictions and make new ones.  Thanks as always for listening! Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's that special time of year when we all get together and discuss how the season has been so far. John is joined by fans of every club in the Premiership with a mix of regulars, guests and even a debutant. We have Dave, Ethan, Calum, Andy W, Charlie, Graeme D, Laurie, Stephen, Josh, Ross, Danny and Alan on. It's action packed as everyone talks about how their respective seasons have gone so far. The lack of consistency or competiveness of the league is discussed in terms of baffling it out for 3rd to 11th. There are plenty teams who have improvements to make. We discuss the January transfer window so far and find out where teams still need to strengthen. Thanks as always for listening! Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

In the first women's football podcast of the new year, Dave is joined by returning guests Casey and Grant to discuss what's been happening in the SWPL lately. With Glasgow City currently in the driving seat at the top of the league, they discuss what that might mean for the title challenge. Has the Rangers title challenge faltered due to a lack in midfield? Will Celtic, free from the distraction of Europe, have a stronger second half to the season? Will Hearts and Hibernian continue to keep it interesting at the top and make it a five team title race? Further down the league table there's a lot to discuss as well from who'll make the top six to who the relegation candidates are, particularly that third from bottom spot which is currently only separated by goal difference between Montrose and Aberdeen. They also discuss who the stand out players have been so far this season, what the BBC Scotland TV deal might mean for the SWPL, and have a preview of the weekend's action - assuming the weather permits it! Turn

We're back with another installment of our Team of the Century series. John is joined by Erin, Jeff and Josh from the regulars. We kick off with everyone giving their best eleven regarding the team they support. The second half of the episode sees Erin pick a team with a difference and then Jeff and her pick their teams with maximum of two players from each team. Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

It's the time of year we all love as we record our quiz of the year. Regulars John, Charlie, Erin, Josh, Laurie and Paul are joined by guests Alex, Danny and Martin.  There are five categories so play along if you want.  In between the rounds we have some talking points including football highlights, favourite albums of 2024 and food we'd like to introduce at the football. Our good friends at Supernova Terracewear are giving listeners a 10% discount for the rest of 2024 using the code SFFPOD24 so be sure to check out their latest range. Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com

John, Charlie and Graeme G are back with another podcast on a similar vein to the last. This time we have best elevens of the century from a club point of view. We discuss how important club loyalty is, trophies won and wherever players get a harder time if they come through the academy. Our good friends at Supernova Terracewear are giving listeners a 10% discount for the rest of 2024 using the code SFFPOD24 so be sure to check out their latest range. Tweet us @sffpodcastInstagram - sffpodcastFacebook - Scottish Football ForumsMastodon - @sffpodcast@mastodon.scotBluesky - @sffpodcast.bsky.socialEmail - scottishfootballforumspodcast@gmail.com