Open Goal - Football Show

This week the lads discuss Aguero's missed panenka penalty against Chelsea and whether Pep really was raging at it or not, N'Golo Kante driving home in a Mini Cooper after an absolute masterclass in the Champions League, Big Sam getting relegated for the 1st time and is Mason Mount on Phil Foden's level? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lads have just about recovered from last week's Open Goal team day out to bring you the full match-report on the day's messy proceedings. We of course also discuss the latest football talking points including Hibs and St Johnstone's victories in the weekend's Scottish Cup Semi-Finals, a full-house for Rangers for this year's POTY nominations, Jack Hendry's hilarious 'space cadet' video that went viral this week and Mahrez discussing his failed St Mirren trial. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys discuss the latest talking points coming out of English football as Man United fan broke into Old Trafford in an anti-Glazer protest, Mourinho did a quick job-swap, Gary Neville called Pep possibly the greatest manager of all time and Gareth Bale is back on the scoresheet! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rangers were rampant against rivals Celtic as they ran out 4-1 winners at Ibrox in their final game of the season against each other. The boys look back at the game and discuss what impact the heavy victory will have on next season as well as chat about the relegation battle that took a further twist at the weekend.The lads also discuss Player of the Year candidates, the news that 26 players will now be called up for the Euros squad, Marcelo's bizarre reason for potentially missing the Champions League Semi Final and the scenes at Old Trafford at the weekend which lead to Man Utd vs Liverpool getting cancelled. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're delighted to be joined by Slaney's old teammate, Jackson Irvine who takes a trip back down memory lane as they discuss their Celtic youth days and their experiences getting in amongst and playing in the 1st team under Neil Lennon.Jackson then gives us some great stories from dressing rooms he's played in with the likes of Ross County where he won the League Cup, Hully City and Burton Albion with Nigel Clough.The Australian of course also fills us in on his World Cup experience in 2018, playing against eventual winners France and gives us an insight into what life at Hibs has been like for him this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the boys look back on Man City's win over Spurs in the English League Cup Final and discuss how they would've dealt with being 29 and having to tell Gareth Bale he wasn't starting a cup final. We also debate on who is the best Premier League defender of all time and what Arsenal need to do to get back to the top. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Big Charlie is back with Si, Slaney, Kev and Andy for what is a belter of a show this week as the lads discuss the latest talking points including St Johnstone's surprise win over Rangers and this weekend's big game at Ibrox between the Champions and Celtic.It of course wouldn't be a Charlie Mulgrew podcast without a few brilliant stories from the man himself as he discusses pranks, initiations and starring in reality tv series Olivia Meets Her Match with Olivia Atwood and Bradley Dack! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a mental few days with barely anybody noticing that Jose Mourinho was sacked by Spurs. Don't worry though the boys give the story the attention it deserves and also discuss what a Premier League season might have looked like if the rebellious Big 6 had left for the Super League. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been an incredible and monumental few days in the world of football as the controversial Super League was introduced and taken down after supporters around the world united in their anger and disgust at the plans. The boys discuss the damaging nature of the concept and the lessons that should be learned for the whole of football going forward.We of course also look at domestic matters as we look back on another Rangers victory over Celtic as well as get an insight from Kev on his day out at Stranraer covering the game against Hibs for the BBC! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last week of Premier League football has given the team plenty of madness to chew over in today's show including Mourinho and Solsjkaer's bizarre war of words after the Spurs vs Man United game, Leicester players breaking COVID rules by attending a house party, Big Sam mercilessly battering another team and mad Bielsa beating Champions-elect Man City with 10 men! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from Hearts being crowned SPFL Championship winners at the weekend, Andy Halliday joins in on a chat with Si Ferry and Kevin Kyle about life as a footballer and the various situations they've all found themselves in including negotiating their first big contracts, getting hassle on the street, pitch-invaders and getting starstruck by opposition players.The boys also roll out the tactics board as they look ahead to the huge Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we've got an epic chat with current Livingston and former Hibs, Burnley, Bournemouth and Leyton Orient midfielder, Marvin Bartley.Marvin recalls loads of brilliant funny stories from his days at Bournemouth and Burnley with manager Eddie Howe and goes into great detail on his eventful time at Hibs playing under the likes of Alan Stubbs and Neil Lennon during a period which saw the club famously win the Scottish Cup in a team that included top players and characters such as John McGinn, Jason Cummings, Anthony Stokes and Dylan McGeouch.He also discusses his crazy stint at Leyton Orient which nearly made him quit football due to the unruly behaviour and interference from the club's foreign owner as well as tell the lads about the last couple of years at Livingston, Manager David Martindale and the recent League Cup Final loss to St Johnstone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a 2 week hiatus, the most nonsensical review of the week's Premier League action returns as the boys discuss Big Sam's 5-2 victory over Tuchel's Chelsea, Trent getting left out the England squad, Aguero leaving City, Mourinho throwing his players under the bus AGAIN and Aidy Boothroyd apparently having an impossible job with England U21s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Halliday is back with the lads this week as we react to Celtic and Rangers drawing each other in the next round of the Scottish Cup as well as discuss Brian Rice's expletive post-match interview at the weekend, Falkirk's twitter admin trolling Ryan Christie, Curtis Woodhouse's spectacular failed Rangers move story and the boys reflect on the what Managers used to give them each the hardest time in the dressing room. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the interview we've all been waiting for as the Open Goal team finally meet-up with Mr Boogie himself, Scotland and Aberdeen hero Andy Considine!Si and Slaney sit down with Andy to discuss how much his life has changed in the last 6 months, his awareness of Open Goal's singing tributes to him, insight into that unforgettable night in Serbia as well as some hilarious stories from inside the Aberdeen dressing room. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kyle Hutton is back with the boys this week standing in for Andy Halliday as the lads review Scotland's opening World Cup qualifiers vs Austria and Israel as well as discuss the huge news that Celtic captain and legend, Scott Brown is leaving the club to join Aberdeen next season.The lads also chat about some of the more obscure news coming out of the world of football this week including a new managerial sacking rule in Brazil as well as Marco Van Basten's bizarre shout to abolish the offside rule in top level football... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derek is in for Andy this week as the lads look back on the big Celtic vs Rangers game at the weekend, the Top 6 battle between St Johnstone and St Mirren finally being settled as well look ahead to the Scotland squad meeting up and review some notable new additions including a first call-up for Che Adams and the inclusion of Jack Hendry.We also discuss the ongoing issue of racism in the game and what needs to be done to stamp it out once and for all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Si and Slaney sit down with former Rangers midfielder and youth prospect Kyle Hutton as he provides the lads with amazing insight into his time at Ibrox including how it was coming through the ranks, starting against Man Utd in the Champions League at 19, beating Celtic in the League Cup Final, his teammates and getting kidnapped in broad daylight with Kal Naismith! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys return once again to give their Scottish perspective on footballing events down south including Aubameyang turning up later for the North London Derby, Lamela's unbelievable rabona goal and Kevin Ellison getting his own back on his old Gaffer, Derek Adams on the touchline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's a big weekend ahead in the Scottish Premiership as Glasgow's big 2 take each other on with Celtic hoping to end Rangers' hopes of an invincible league season. The boys also discuss talk of Scott Brown joining his former teammate, Stephen Glass as part of the new managerial set up at Aberdeen as well as Livi securing their Top 6 status and is Allan McGregor better than Andy Goram? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.