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Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.
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- 3 days ago1h 7m
Halloween, Which Ref Owes You an Apology?, Derbies and Terracing Teaser
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Football Italia legend James Richardson is back on the show, this time to lookahead to the Milan derby. He compares football in Italy to football in Scotland and discusses the impact Franco Baresi's death had in his adopted homeland. Stuart and Tam also chat to Gary Innes about shinty injuries, run-ins with refs and having a Hoolie in New York with Alan Cumming. All this plus the Terracing Teaser and our Halloween XI featuring Bat Nevin, Jonathan Ghould and Charlie Mul-gruesome.
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
Things You'll Never Hear Me Say; Terracing Teaser; Football Quotes; Ancient Egypt XI
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! The Well Society's Derek Watson comes on to chat about Motherwell reaching 10 years of fan ownership, Cillian tells us about an event he's putting on with Neil Lennon, James McFadden and Aidan McGeady and we hear from Twin Atalntic's Ross McNae and Barry McKenna about their new album - Separation From The Animals. Plus there's the Terracing Teaser and the Ancient Egypt XI featuring Sacorpha-Gus McPherson, Nile McGinn and Gordon Ramesses
- 2 weeks ago1h 34m
The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Tam's in London so we've got award winning comedian Susie Mccabe in the hot seat with Stuart Cosgrove. Writer Adam Kenicer talks about his book Tynecastle Rising covering last year's incredible season, rapper Billy Boyd talks about California Schemin' getting it's US release and his new book covering his amazing story and Livingstone's Cammy Kerr reviews the weekend's games. Plus we're joined by Scott Watson from Armadale Thistle who tells us about how his team had to play two games... in one day! All this and the Terracing Teaser and our Cold Weather XI featuring Bertie Cauld and Chilly Bremner!
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
The Week in Football; Favourite Football Sketches; Jackets; Words Unique to Football
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! After an interminable International Break - the football's back. What is your favourite ever football sketch? Can you better than Johnny Sack-ed in the Morning, Bob Valentine's Day Massacre or Ally McHeist for our Gangster XI? Find out why Celtic supporting comedian James Gardner has to buy merch from the Rangers store and Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador and former Inverness Caley player Calum Ferguson explaind how James' favourite player's name means the Son of the Sea in gaelic. All this plus the Terracing Teaser.
- Oct 5, 20261h 34m
North Macedonia v Scotland; Screen To Stage; Two Doors Down and Teeth XI
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's shows with the build up and reaction to North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland. Stuart and Tam are joined by Scottish entertainment great Jonathan Watson who's promoting the stage production of hit show Two Doors Down. From Broxburn to Brazil - the greatest football ground that starts with the letter 'B'. The Terracing Teaser and in tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen - the Teeth XI featuring Andreas Molar, Crown Alexander and Root Gullit.
- Sep 28, 20261h 30m
Slovenia Scotland; Singing Performances; Hampden Team of the Week
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday's pre and post Slovenia Scotland shows with Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw including the post-match thoughts of new boss Sebastien Pocognoli. How do you think the match went? Who would get into your Hampden XI - can you do better than Restricted View Keevins or Mason Mount Florida? Can you top a woman eating Wotsits while singing The Whole of the Moon as a memorable singing performance?
- Sep 21, 20261h 27m
If You Want Entertainment - Go To The Pictures; What Does Africa Men To You? Celtic 0-1 Rangers reaction
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Did Bobby Williamson actually say 'If you want entertainment, go to the pistures'? Why did he leave Ally McCoist on the bench at Ibrox and how did he end up coaching in Africa? We hear about some friends touring Scottish football grounds on tandem bikes to raise money and awareness of MND and all the reaction to Sunday's Celtic 0-1 Rangers match including the thoughts of managers Martin O'Neill and Derek McInnes. All this plus What Makes a Good Derby? Petrol Station XI and the Terracing Teaser
- Sep 14, 20261h 35m
League Cup weekend; Yang at Heart; Playlist For Life and Memorable Visitors
The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's shows with Stuart and Tam - including a discussion on how music can help dementia sufferers. We hear how Tam once had Paul McCartney fix his dishwasher, Owen Coyle had Robert Duvall in his house, Stuart talks about vegtable shaped willies, we hear from Derek McInnes and Martin O'Neill and we get live music from Bluebell's Ken McCluskey. All this plus the Champagne XI and the Terracing Teaser.
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