Open Goal - Football Show

We've got an absolute cracker for you on this week's Keeping The Ball On The Ground as Si Ferry and Andy Halliday are joined by Open Goal favourite, Livingston boss David Martindale as well as his current assistant Brian 'Chipper' Rice AND his former assistant Marvin Bartley!Join us for a great laugh plus plenty of football chat from the weekend's dramatic SPFL card which saw Kilmarnock beat Rangers, Celtic and Aberdeen serving up a pulsating 2-2 draw at Celtic Park plus a sickening late defeat for Hibs at Tannadice ahead of the 1st Edinburgh Derby of the season against Hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an interview we've got for you this week as Si Ferry & Slaney sit down with Liverpool Legend & Match Of The Day pundit, Danny Murphy to chat through his footballing career!The versatile midfielder is on great form as he candidly discusses the ups and downs of his career from signing for his boyhood heroes Liverpool and famously winning The Cup Treble in 2001 to his fallout with Rafa Benitez and exit from Anfield.Danny also chats about his post-Liverpool career with Charlton under Alan Curbishley, playing at White Hart Lane with Spurs and reaching the Europa League Final with Fulham!Sit back & enjoy a fantastic insight into one of Liverpool's key men in the 21st century! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the top of the table clash we weren't expecting at this stage of the season as Celtic and Aberdeen put their 100% winning starts on-the-line this Saturday at Celtic Park! The lads preview the game as well discuss the appointment of new Hearts Manager, Neil Critchley and look back on Scotland's two games against Croatia and Portugal this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International break is back as Si Ferry, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel look ahead to Scotland's massive 2 games against Luka Modric's Croatia and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an hilarious episode for you this week as Charlie Mulgrew returns to the show and is on top form with a few brand new stories getting pulled out the locker. We're also delighted to be joined by Dundee United skipper, Ross Docherty and after Si says you can't score from long throw-ins last week, Andy Halliday talks us through scoring the winner for Motherwell from a long throw-in!

It's more than Nathan and Rianne's vocals that are on fire in this episode as two of Scotland's top musicians take on the wings of fire in the latest edition of the Buck's Bar Hot Wings Challenge!The Wellerman star Nathan Evans and Paul Heaton's Beautiful South singing partner Rianne Downey feel the heat in this eating challenge but also share some great stories and insight into going viral with Sea Shanties, playing at the Brits and Glastonbury Pyramid stage, life on tour as a musician and of course football! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a dark night in Europe for Brendan Rodgers and Celtic in the Champions League as they were thumped 7-1 in front of the Yellow Wall by German Giants, Borussia Dortmund. The lads analyse the game and assess how Celtic go forward in Europe as well as discuss the latest from the SPFL including St Johnstone's new gaffer and Ianis Hagi's return to the Rangers squad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an episode we've got for you this week as Hibs Legend, Lewis Stevenson joins Si Ferry, Slaney and Andy Halliday on the podcast! Lewis gives us some fantastic stories and insight into his many years at Easter Road and the lads also discuss the latest talking points from the weekend's football.Are Hearts in serious danger of going down after failing to beat Ross County at the weekend and can Aberdeen legitimately challenge Celtic and Rangers for the top 2 spots this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another top show and guest for you this week as we're joined by Motherwell Captain and Andy Halliday's teammate, Paul McGinn. The lads discuss their recent League Cup Quarter-Final victory which sees them play Rangers at Hampden for a place in the final! We also chat through the big news of the weekend with Hearts Manager Steven Naismith losing his job after an 8th straight defeat and Paul McGinn chats us through some of his career stories with the likes of Queens Park, St Mirren, Hibs and of course when he was capped for Scotland! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to bring you the return of our interview series, 'Open Goal Meets...' and what a cracker we've got for you to kick off the new season!Si & Slaney sit down with the maverick front man and goal-machine, Ross McCormack for a brilliant and insightful chat on his career both in Scotland with Rangers & Motherwell and in England where he thrived with the like of Leeds, Cardiff and Fulham.He give us some insight into his turbulent time with Aston Villa as well as discussing his time with the Scotland National Team! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celtic kicked off their Champions League campaign in impressive fashion with a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava to send them to soaring up the table to 2nd place after Matchday 1. Si Ferry, Slaney, Gordon Dalziel and Mark Wilson review Wednesday night's action and also discuss Craig Levein's sacking from St Johnstone and the reports that Brighton owner Tony Bloom may be investing in Hearts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a cracking show for you this week as Dundee Goalie, Trevor Carson joins the lads to discuss the latest talking points in Scottish Football as well share some brilliant career stories from his time at Sunderland, Motherwell, Dundee United and St Mirren. Plus he also discusses the time he very nearly signed for Brendan Rodgers at Celtic during his 1st stint at the club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Scottish Premiership is back after the International Break and there's a lot to discuss! Can Celtic and Aberdeen continue their 100% records so far and will Dundee United add to Rangers' woes as they look to open up a 4-point gap over the Ibrox side with Philippe Clement's men travelling to Tannadice this Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a guest we've got for you this week as both Andy Halliday and Slaney's former teammate, Jamie Murphy joins the lads for a chat this week!The Ayr United man shares some great career stories from his days at the likes of Rangers, Motherwell, Sheffield United under Nigel Clough, Brighton and Hibs!We also review Scotland's recent UEFA Nations League losses to Poland and Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Si Ferry, James McFadden, Derek Ferguson and Gordon Dalziel discuss the latest stories coming out of Scottish Football this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are joined by Livingston defender and Australian International Ryan McGowan this week as they review all the fallout from Celtic's 3-0 victory over rivals Rangers. They also assess the business done in the transfer window after a lively deadline day, discuss Celtic, Rangers and Hearts' European draws and look ahead to Scotland's Nations League games against Poland and Portugal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're only days away from the first derby between Celtic and Rangers with plenty to discuss ahead of Sunday's showdown! The clock is also ticking on the summer transfer window as the boys run the rule over the latest transfer business being done! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big one this weekend as Celtic take on Rangers in the first game of the season between these two. Si Ferry, Andy Halliday, Marvin Bartley and Mark Wilson give their thoughts on Sunday's forthcoming game at Celtic Park as well as discuss the latest transfer news and rumours with Matt O'Riley on his way to Brighton!The lads also assess Kilmarnock and Hearts' chances of European qualification as they both face massive 2nd leg ties at home against Copenhagen and Victoria Plzen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not long now until the transfer window shuts and speculation has been rife in Scottish Football! Will Celtic lose their superstars with Premier League interest heating up? Will Kevin Nisbet make a return to Scottish Football and who else will be involved in the transfer window merry-go-round with just over a week to go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.