James' (and John McGinn's) Giant Peach

12/12/23 • 67 min

We talk arses and baws this week. James Berry and John McGinn's big peachy arses to be exact. And Declan Gallagher's baws after he modelled them for Dundee United's stocking filling photoshoot.
It's also League Cup Final weekend as Rangers take on Aberdeen at Hampden on Sunday. Gary Scott from ABZ Football Podcast joins Findlay Marks to size up the task in hand.
Laura Brannan also returns to the show after three weeks away, as Andrew Slaven hosts the penultimate episode before Christmas.
Is it time up for Stuart Kettlewell or does the problem lie deeper at Motherwell? Can Kilmarnock keep up their form and compete for a European spot?
And did you pay €600 for a Scotland ticket at Euro 2024? If so, drop us a message, we respect you and also empathise with your bank balance in equal measures.
RUNNING ORDER:
00:30 The funniest and weirdest stories of the week, including Edinburgh United's Christmas party, Duncan Ferguson partying in the stands and Declan Gallagher's photoshoot.
13:56 The news stories from this week, including Scotland selling out their Euro 2024 allocation, Lawrence Shankland gives the finger to Aberdeen fans and how our international stars are getting on.
30:01 Rangers v Aberdeen, League Cup Final preview with Fin and Gary.
45:20 Premiership round up, including Kilmarnock's victory over Celtic and is time up for Stuart Kettlewell?
59:51: The lower leagues, including the unfortunate own goal scored by James Berry's arse.

Previous Episode

Yer Aul' Da', Steve Clarke

Scotland will open Euro 2024 against the hosts Germany. Nae bother. We’ve also drawn Hungary and Switzerland. Is this a group to look forward to?
Join Andrew Slaven, Melbourne City FC's Findlay Marks & Tartan Army foot soldier John Bleasdale as they assess Steve Clarke’s side's chances of making history and progressing out of the group stages, as well as all the other major talking points from the past week in Scottish football.
Clyde FC’s Media Correspondent, Paul Shanks, joins the show to discuss Clyde’s recent fall to the foot of the SPFL pyramid and the impact new manager Ian McCall needs to make at the Bully Wee if they are to survive the dreaded drop out of the SPFL this season.
And with the news that just two Scottish players under the age of 21 made a starting lineup in the top flight last weekend, we ask if it's time for the league and the clubs to be help accountable for the lack of talent breaking through.
RUNNING ORDER:
00:00 - INTRO
02:40 - FUNNIES // Aberdeen fans told off for throwing snowballs
04:04 - FUNNIES // The Monster Derby's monster pre-match poster
05:00 - FUNNIES // The ultimate 'Auld Da' selfie with Steve Clarke
06:13 - FUNNIES // Craig Levein's photoshopped Sky Sports pose
08:14 - EURO 2024 // Draw reaction
19:26 - NEWS // ViaPlay are...back?
23:18 - NEWS // Should we drinking beer be allowed in Scottish grounds?
30:05 - NEWS // Do young Scots get enough game time in the Premiership?
37:36 - CLYDE FC // Paul Shanks on the past, present and future for The Bully Wee
48:42 - CLYDE FC // Reaction to interview
50:29 - OUTRO
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Next Episode

Derek Adams' Naughty List

The festive spirit is strong as we approach Christmas, but not in Scottish football.
Derek Adams has put every single one of his players on the naughty list after their stoppage time defeat to Dundee.
And his post match comments weren’t the only ones raising eyebrows this week. A lump of coal is firmly on it’s way to Barry Robson as well after some wild post cup final remarks.
And what about Santa himself? He was booed off the pitch at Celtic Park and ripped his hair off in front of the shocked children.
Ahh, Scottish football.
There was also a cup final this weekend, with Rangers securing the first silverware of the season.
And as we approach the 16 year anniversary of Phil O’Donnell’s death, and just days after Luton Town defender Tom Lockyer suffered a heart attack on the pitch, we speak to Hearts’ club doctor, Dr Michael Campbell about what clubs are doing to to spot and prevent these issues.
RUNNING ORDER:
0:22: Introducing Andrew Slaven, Laura Brannan and Findlay Marks
4:37: The best funny stories this week including Santa being booed off the pitch and Willie Callum refereeing in one shoe.
9:21: The biggest news stories this week including Motherwell’s Chairman and CEO stepping down and B teams are here to stay.
16:27: What procedures are in place to help detect heart conditions in players?
28:40: James Tavernier strikes again to win Rangers the League Cup.
39:19: A round up of what happened in the SPFL at the weekend, including Dundee’s last minute winner and Raith Rovers moving five points clear.
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