Open Goal - Football Show

The interviews are back and we've got an absolute legend to kick-off the series as Si Ferry & Slaney sit down with former Newcastle United, Man City & Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given!The candid chat with Ireland's record caps-holder for a goalie goes back to his early career at Celtic where he discusses how the club let him slip through the net during a turbulent time in the East End of Glasgow, to his time with Kenny Dalglish at Blackburn and Newcastle and all the amazing moments and memories he experienced from his time at St James' Park both in the Premier League and in Europe.We of course also chat about his time with Man City at the start of the Sheik Mansour revolution as well as his historic moments and funniest teammate stories with the National Team including the 2002 World Cup, Thierry Henry's Hand Ball and Euro 2012. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the lads discuss the surprise announcement of Celtic CEO Dom McKay's departure from the club, The Edinburgh Derby, Europa Predictions and stories about teammates fighting with each other. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a great start to the season for Hearts on their return to the Premiership and we sit down with the man at the helm as Si and Slaney present Robbie Neilson with his Glen's Vodka Manager Of The Month Award for August. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a jam-packed show this week as with it being TRNSMT this weekend we're joined by the unbelievable talent that is singer Luke La Volpe to chat all things music and football as well as reviewing Scotland's World Cup Qulaifying campaign so far! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rangers came out on top in their first meeting with Celtic at Ibrox while both Edinburgh teams top the table, setting up a mouth-watering Edinburgh Derby clash in a couple of weeks time. The team give their views on this as well as the latest comings and goings in the final hours of the transfer market. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weekend marks the first time the Glasgow Giants meet this season in what is probably the hardest to call game between the two in a long time! We also discuss all of the Scottish teams' chances of European qualification and the lads also go through the worst kits they've ever played in after Puma's release of their team's controversial 3rd kits.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the lads review the weekend's League Cup action and Aberdeen's shock exit as well as weigh-up Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen and St Johnstone's chances of European qualification this week.The boys also have a few of their own stories about squad numbers after Phil Jones refused to give his up for Raphael Varane and their experiences travelling away abroad for youth tournaments when coming through as youngsters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The SPFL Premiership has been on one since it returned last week with another explosive weekend as Dundee United shocked everyone by beating Rangers at Tannadice to bring their unbeaten run of 41 league games to an end.St Johnstone continue to upset the odds as we discuss their unbelievable result away from against Galatasary in the Europa League as well as chat about the chances the other Scottish teams have of progressing in Europe this week.Andy Halliday also chats us through another win and another goal for him as the feel good factor continues for Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen with all 3 sitting joint-top of the league.And OF COURSE we'll be giving our view on the news everyone in world football is talking about - Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We couldn't have asked for a more dramatic weekend to kick-off the return of League Football in Scotland as we get an insight from Andy Halliday on Hearts' victory over Celtic with the boys also addressing an Open Goal related conspiracy over Andy avoiding a booking for his tackle on Callum McGregor!The lads also chat through the rest of the games including a thriller at Fir Park between Motherwell and Hibs, Dundee's return to top-flight action and Rangers carrying on where they left off with a rampant display at Ibrox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Domestic football is finally back and we've sent Si, Slaney, Andy and Kev down the boozer to look ahead to a new season with plenty of fresh faces and major talking points in what is set-up to be another very exciting season in Scotland's top-flight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been emotional! The finish line is on the horizon as we host our final podcast of the Euros Daily series with the lads looking back on the best moments from our run of podcasts and live shows.We also look ahead to the final and discuss who we're tipping to win between Italy and England. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's only 2 match days left and we've got a very special guest on as we near the finish line of the series... the one and only, Gary Holt! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kyle Hutton is back with the lads to discuss the outcome of the Euros Quarter-Finals as England are now installed favourites for the tournament with just 2 games to go. We also ask Kyle about his season ahead at Cowdenbeath as well as Kal Naismith's claims that he made him out to be a shitebag and grass in his famous kidnapping story! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The tournament is nearing its end as we check in on the boys for an update on just how burst they are after 19 days of morning podcasts and live show events at night. Will they make it to the end?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Day of 18 of the daily Euros podcast and the quarter finals are now upon us with England now in a strong position after defeating Germany in the Last 16. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys review what was undoubtedly the best day of the tournament so far with World Champions France getting knocked out by Switzerland on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw while Spain went through after an equally exciting win over Croatia.The Stones vs Rudiger debate crops up again ahead of the England vs Germany clash as Slaney and Si battle over who they think is the better centre-half. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys are joined by Glasgow City star Leanne Crichton as we look back on another big night at the Open Goal Summer Festival in SWG3 as well as review the first shock result of the Last 16 with Scotland's conquerors Czech Republic knocking out Holland and Ronaldo's Portugal heading home after defeat to Belgium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys review the last 24 hours of action from Euro 2020 as Wales crashed out of the tournament and Italy edged through against a resolute Austria side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The full team is back together for the first time since Scotland crashed out as we look back and reflect upon the campaign as well as look ahead to some huge clashes in the Last 16 including Germany vs England! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It wasn't to be in the end as Scotland fell to Croatia 3-1 at Hampden meaning the Euro 2020 journey is over. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.