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Scotland start World Cup qualifying with encouraging draw in Denmark
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1:02:33Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Matthew Lindsay of the Herald and Radio Sport & the Telegraph's Roddy Forsyth to chat about Scotland's opening World Cup qualifier. How impressive was the performance and result in Copenhagen? Clarke's team selection caught most off guard, what made it the correct one? Aaron Hickey returned almost a few year…
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Decisions to be made for Copenhagen with Gannon-Doak & Tierney, Christie in midfield and who is the starting striker?
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1:13:47Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BBC commentator Liam McLeod and Gavin Noon from Scotland's Coefficient Twitter page to preview Scotland's opening World Cup qualifier in Denmark. Can Ben Gannon-Doak and Kieran Tierney play in the same team? Who should start next to Billy Gilmour in midfield? Will it definitely be a 4-at-the-back shape after…
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Opposition focus: The Danish perspective with commentator Peter Piil ahead of World Cup qualifying opener
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40:17Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes fellow commentator Peter Piil to the pod to discuss the Denmark squad, their expectations and their view of the Scotland team, ahead of the opening World Cup qualifying kick-off against Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Conway left out but Dykes and Hickey back in squad for Denmark and Belarus away
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41:16Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Thomas Mackintosh of the BBC and commentator Calum Brown to discuss Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for the opening World Cup qualifiers. Consternation again with the inclusions of Grant Hanley, Kenny McLean and Anthony Ralston.. Kieron Bowie, Lyndon Dykes and George Hirst all included with Tommy Conway left out. …
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Keepers, Bowie, Dykes and right-backs: Previewing Steve Clarke's squad announcement for the first World Cup qualifiers
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42:33Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BBC Scotland sports presenter Lewis Irons to chat before Steve Clarke announces his squad for Denmark and Belarus away. Will the keepers be Gunn, Kelly and Clark? Will Lennon Miller keep his place after impressing in the summer, and will Anthony Ralston's place in the Celtic team prove timely? What about Kie…
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Hampden Roar catch-up 6: Hanley, Gunn, Porteous & Miller at new clubs and the Scots who've started the season well
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45:43Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes the BBC's Thomas Mackintosh & Barry Anderson from the Edinburgh Evening News to chat about the Scots who'll be playing for new clubs this season and how that might affect their Scotland credentials. Lennon Miller's off to Udinese, Ryan Porteous at LA, Angus Gunn's at Forest and Hibs have Hanley. We also discuss …
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My Scotland Story: Stephen O'Donnell on his international highs and lows
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2:14:2126-capped Stephen O'Donnell chats with Hampden Roar creator and host Andy Bargh about his Scotland experiences from the lows of San Marino away in 2018 to the highs of drawing 0-0 at Wembley in 2021. If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a nice rating and tell your mates! Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Hampden Roar Quiz: McGinn's goals, U21s from 2013, Kenny Miller's clubs, youngest caps, Euro 2016 qualifying stadiums + so, so much more
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1:43:59Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page, two of the more prominent Hampden Roar contributors at the mercy of Andy, who thrives on making quizzes. Club career patterns of Scottish internationals, our youngest players of this century, where are the members of an u21 squad in 2013, identify the seq…
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'Retrospective' episode 1: Scotland 3-2 Israel during WC '22 qualifying
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50:37Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Scotland supporter and Edinburgh Evening News sports writer Barry Anderson and, for the first time, Sky Sports commentator Ian Crocker to chat about one of the most memorable Scotland games of the last 20 years. Scotland faced Israel at Hampden for the seventh time in three years as the mission to reach Qata…
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Hampden Roar catch-up 5: The Scotland players on the move or needing a new challenge
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37:00Andy Bargh hosts commentator Calum Brown and the BBC's Thomas Mackintosh (both Scotland home & away) to chat about the boys in the squad who might be representing new clubs in 25-26. Although they start with Shankland after he committed to Hearts, free agent Angus Gunn is discussed as well as Scott McKenna who is leaving Las Palmas. Lyndon Dykes is…
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My Scotland story: Jim McInally recalls his caps in the late 80s and early 90s
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1:38:46Pivotal in the impressive Dundee United team of that era, Jim McInally made 10 caps for Scotland under Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown. He chats with Andy Bargh about his memories of playing for and being involved with the national team, which includes an appearance at Euro 92. Thanks for listening, and please rate and subscribe if you're enjoying th…
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When Scotland headed for a Euros play-off semi-final after almost a year of no international football
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43:54Creator and host Andy Bargh has some news about the Hampden Roar and has uploaded a chapter from his audiobook to give you an idea of 'A Nation Again', which is available on Spotify, Apple, Audible and all the rest of them. In this chapter, Andy details the start of the Nations League in 2020, just before a crucial clash with Israel in the Euros pl…
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Miller impresses during a walk in the park in Liechtenstein
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38:04The whole podcast is pretty much caveated with the level of opposition, but there are a few things to discuss after the 4-0 win. Lennon Miller was excellent from the start and the subs got a decent run out, with Josh Doig looking great as well. Adams gets a hat-trick and Hurst is underway. Andy Bargh hosts with Alan Risk from Air Force Wan & the BB…
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What now? Dreadful Scotland beaten by Iceland on a very concerning night at Hampden
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1:13:33Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown and Sky Sports' Luke Shanley for a cathartic chat about a dismal evening in Glasgow's southside. How justified is the visceral reaction of the Scotland support, after a long bad run? Did the Nations League paper over cracks? Why do we look clueless going forward? Its not just about sc…
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Scotland v Iceland preview: Who do we want to see impress in a Scotland shirt?
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40:17Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Air Force Wan's Alan Risk and BBC Journalist Thomas Mackintosh to preview Friday's friendly. Is Lewis Ferguson a shoe in to start? What shape will Clarke go with given Tierney is available and we're preparing for qualifiers? Is Hirst the man to lead the line? How full will Hampden be? Much more on the agenda…
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Five uncapped outfielders in squad for June friendlies and Clarke's goalkeeper concerns
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1:01:23Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to discuss the Scotland squad announcement for June's friendlies against Iceland & Liechtenstein. Murray misses out with Bowie included, along with four other uncapped outfielders and two keepers. Clarke airs his keeper anxieties, but wh…
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Hampden Roar catch-up 4: The Scottish Premiership strikers & Jordan Holsgrove
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35:07Andy Bargh is joined again by commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page. On the agenda.. Nisbet, Shankland, Bowie and Murray! Do any of them warrant a shout for inclusion in June's squad for the Iceland and Liechtenstein friendlies? And we discuss Jordan Holsgrove, linked with a move to the Premier League after a gre…
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Hampden Roar catch-up 3: McBurnie, Burke, Murray, Dembele & Morrison
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39:35Creator and host Andy Bargh continues with commentator Calum Brown & Air Force Wan's Alan Risk to chat about some Scots doing well at club level. Two Olis doing well on the continent, a Scottish striker scoring in the Premiership, a forgotten youngster & a centre-back option. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
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Awful Scotland taught a lesson by ruthless Greece and relegated to Nations League 'B'
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1:11:18Andy Bargh is joined by the Edinburgh Evening News' Barry Anderson, football writer Graham Spiers & the BBC's Thomas Mackintosh to chat about a deflating night at Hampden in which Greece battered Scotland 3-0 to win promotion. Team selection and shape, the share of the blame, the support, the team's effort and attitude and what next are all on the …
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Resolute Scotland bring 1-0 victory back from Greece in League A play-off 1st leg
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38:14Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BBC Scotland commentator Liam McLeod and freelance commentator Calum Brown to discuss Scotland's victory in Athens. Has Anthony Ralston made the right-back position his for the forseeable? Grant Hanley produces another solid showing next to John Souttar. Che Adams with a brilliant effort as the lone striker.…
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Getting the Greek perspective ahead of the League A play-off
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36:25Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Greek Sport24 website editor Stavros Liosis and the Eidnburgh Evening News' Barry Anderson to chat about the Greeks ahead of the League A play-off. Exciting youngsters, a goal machine, a change of stadium and how they view the Scots are all covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…
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What shape will Steve Clarke pick against Greece and what are the uncertain areas of selection in the XI?
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51:15Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page to preview Greece against Scotland in the League A play-off first leg. With Doak out and Tierney back, is it sensible to go with a 3-4-2-1? Will McLean keep his place over Ferguson? Will Ralston play at wing-back instead of Johnston? W…
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Squad announced for Greece play-off: Youngsters, Tierney and Ferguson back, Doak injured
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42:40Andy Bargh is joined by BBC Scotland's Andy Bargh and the Scottish Sun's Ben Ramage to chat about Steve Clarke's squad selection for next week's play-off against Greece, with Scotland aiming to stay in League A. Ben Doak's injury is a blow, James Wilson and Lennon Miller have been called-up aged 18, Gilmour's starting again for Napoli, Ferguson cou…
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Hampden Roar catch-up 2: Gilmour, Hyam, Conway & McCrorie
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32:04Andy Bargh welcomes Alan Risk and Calum Brown again for the second episode in a new series. Topics this week include Billy Gilmour's lack of game time at Napoli, Dominic Hyam's credentials for a place in the squad, Tommy Conway returning to fitness and scoring for Boro and Ross McCrorie being linked with Crystal Palace. Thanks for tuning in! Learn …
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Ryan Christie on his positional change, the Nations League and Bournemouth's season
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54:52Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Ryan Christie to the podcast to discuss how well this season is going for him at club level with Bournemouth challenging for the Champions League places, and also the change in his career which has seen him move from being a narrow winger to a box-to-box central midfielder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Hampden catch-up 1: Tierney, Armstrong, Irving & Patterson
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32:42The first episode of a new addition to the Hampden Roar podcast. Twice a month, the boys will make a shorter pod to quickly discuss anything noteworthy from the previous fortnight, in relation to the players' form, fitness or news at club level. This week, Andy welcomes Calum and Alan again as Armstrong's move to Sheffield Wednesday is discussed, l…
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Mid-season chat: Christie shining, Tierney's Doak problem, Adams firing & more
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1:16:09Creator and host Andy Bargh, commentator Calum Brown and Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan Twitter page convene to chat about the Scotland boys during the long international hiatus. Should Christie be given a go in a central midfield role? How reliable can Che Adams be given his form in Italy? Which one will drop consistently, Doak or Tierney? What …
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No Pot 1 ending for Scotland but Robertson's late winner in Warsaw gives us a shot at League A survival
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1:19:12Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown & Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan page on Twitter to reflect on Scotland's win in Poland and the Nations League more generally. Doak, Souttar, Ralston, Gilmour, Gordon and more, what are the talking points now that our first foray in the top division has concluded before the play-offs? L…
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Scotland finally win with late McGinn strike against Croatia keeping WC qualifying pot hopes alive
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59:59Scotland can still climb into pot one or two for World Cup qualifying after beating Croatia at Hampden, now we must win in Warsaw or it'll be pot three and relegation from Nations League A. On today's agenda... Ben Doak, obviously. Wow. Andy Bargh and Alan Risk also cover the permutations, Kenny McLean, John McGinn, Anthony Ralston and much more. L…
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Win against Croatia will keep alive Scotland's hopes of being in Pot 1 for WC qualifying
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1:12:42Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Barry Anderson from the Edinburgh Evening News and Liam McLeod, BBC Radio Scotland commentator, to preview Scotland's match against Croatia on Friday. Plus, there's input from Gavin Noon from the Scotland's coefficient Twitter page, as he makes the permutations and consequences easier to understand. McGinn's ret…
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McGinn fit again, Christie's form, Hanley's minutes and Conway's goals: Squad announced for Croatia & Poland
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1:00:40Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Calum Brown, French football commentator, to chat about Steve Clarke's squad announcement for the final two Nations League games of the year. John McGinn is set to return to the side, what do we do with Ryan Christie, does Conway deserve a shot at the 9 jersey.. and much more discussed. Please keep sharing, rati…
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Encouraging signs with clean sheet against Portugal
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59:44Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown and Air Force Wan's Alan Risk to chat about Scotland's draw with Portugal. Gordon's place, Ralston's improvement, Souttar's impression and more, all covered after Scotland get off the mark in League A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Scotland lose in Croatia with Portugal next at Hampden
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56:42Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Andrew Slaven from the Scottish Football Show to chat about Scotland's defeat in Croatia, the game against Portugal on Tuesday and the consequences of the Nations League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar
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Right-back, Christie's position and Gordon to return: Scotland prepare for Croatia clash
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58:40Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Hampden Roar
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Maiden call-ups in the Scotland squad with injury worries ahead of Croatia & Portugal
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1:01:19Andy Bargh is joined by Lewis Irons from BBC Scotland and Calum Brown from BEIN Sports to chat about Steve Clarke's Scotland squad. West Ham's Andy Irving, Preston's Liam Lindsay and Aberdeen's Nicky Devlin are brought in with injuries throughout midfield and defence. Ryan Gauld and Ben Doak are included again and Craig Gordon is recalled, while Ch…
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More late disappointment for Scotland after battling performance in Portugal
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1:08:40Two good performances to begin League A have yielded no points for Scotland. Is the mentality back to similar levels as it was when Clarke took over? When is the line drawn for this management team? John McGinn and Angus Gunn are discussed as well as the solution out wide if the four-at-the-back set-up persists. Creator and host Andy Bargh is joine…
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Terrible mistakes cost an improved Scotland with Poland taking all three points at Hampden
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1:13:21A decent performance, pushing for a winner, undone by a rush of blood to the head. Scotland's League A campaign began badly, after levelling from 2-0 down, they aimed the barrel at their feet and pulled the trigger in injury time. Immensely frustrating. Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by Alan Risk from the Air Force Wan account and Mike Bargh…
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How will Steve Clarke line-up his team for Thursday's match against Poland?
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1:06:05Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Calum Brown and Barry Anderson from the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss the new faces in the Scotland squad, potential shape, the injury list, the 'reading of the room' and more. Will Doak or Gauld feature? What's Conway's role at the moment? Will Ralston or Johnston play at right-back? Plus, Polis…
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Gauld and Doak called-up for Nations League and Clarke bites back at Euros questions
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1:15:11Only four centre-backs have been included in Steve Clarke's squad for the Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal and with a few wingers in Doak, Forrest and Morgan called-up, will the Scotland manager change shape? Ryan Gauld finally gets his chance to impress the manager in training with Max Johnston also included to contend at right-b…
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The Scottish moves during the window and a potential squad transition
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1:08:52Andy Bargh welcomes Lewis Irons from BBC Scotland and BEIN Sports' Calum Brown to chat about the potential changes in Steve Clarke's squad for the impending Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal as well as discussing the moves made by Scots during the summer window. If you're enjoying the pod, please leave a 5 star rating and tell your…
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Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BeIN Sports' Calum Brown and @_airforcewan's Alan Risk to chat about a dreadful group stage for Scotland. Why did we approach a must-win game so strangely? What does the future hold for Steve Clarke? Were expectations on the team fair? Why can we not hurt teams in the final third? Do we have to reassess our …
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Euro 2024: Spirited draw against the Swiss leaves Scotland needing a win against Hungary
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41:13Scotland produced a much-improved performance against Switzerland to keep hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Euros. Andy Bargh welcomes commentator Rory Hamilton and Air Force Wan's Alan Risk for a chat about Billy Gilmour, Anthony Ralston, Tierney's injury and Sunday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…
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Euro 2024: Swiss game approaches after Scotland thumped by hosts Germany
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41:25A deflating Friday evening saw Scotland hammered 5-1 by Germany on the opening night of the Euros. Why were we so flat, confused and impatient on the park? Exploited by a brilliant Germany side. The standard has been set before with performances against Denmark and Spain as well as bossing Netherlands for an hour in Amsterdam. Hopefully the lads ca…
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Scotland's group stage opponents analysed: Germany's turn in form, Kroos returns, a striking question and a CB duo
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36:24Andy Bargh chats with Kicker managize's Editor-in-chief Jorg Jakob about the German squad ahead of the Euros, their expectations, their thoughts on playing Scotland and being the host nation. If you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating and review to help keep it growing, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Alone or among friends while in transit on the planes, trains and automobiles around Germany, this should help kill an hour or two. Round 1: Euro 24. Round 2: Scotland at Euro 24 Round 3: Euros all-time Round 4: Scotland all-time Round 5: Picture round Round 6: Guess the goal Rounds 7: Pointless round See the thread on Twitter for the picture round…
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Scotland's group stage opponents analysed: Switzerland's tournament prowess, patchy form and experienced squad
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47:30Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes Switzerland football expert and afficionado Craig King to chat about the state of Swiss affairs ahead of the Euros. The experience of players like Xhaka and Shaqiri alongside younger ones, a poor qualifying campaign and expectations heading into the tournament are all discussed. If you're enjoying the pod please…
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Scotland's group stage opponents analysed: Hungary's form, expectations & players to watch
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1:04:25Hungarian football journalist Ben Bocsak joins creator and host Andy Bargh to chat about Hungary ahead of Group A. Expectations, strong form and hungry (haha) players, what should Scotland fans be aware of with the pair against each other on MD3 in Stuttgart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Who does McTominay start come in for, the man up top and the three centre-halves: Scotland's potential starting XI against Germany
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58:51Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by BeIN Sports' Calum Brown and Alan Risk ofthe Air Force Wan page on Twitter to chat ahead of Scotland's opening match of the Euros. Who drops out the team for McTominay? Is Hanley a certainty to start at CCB and does Porteous or Hendry join him? Adams of Shanks to lead the line? Ralston the stick-on at RB? Pl…
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A good half-an-hour v Finland & the final Euros squad confirmed
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42:08Creator and host Andy Bargh welcomes BBC Scotland's Lewis Irons & Barry Anderson from the Edinburgh Evening News to discuss Scotland's poor form, Craig Gordon, the Finland match in general and the final 26-man squad for the Euros. If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review! It really helps us get more exposure. Learn more about …
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A training session v Gibraltar, Dykes out & Conway in: Scotland's Euro preparations continue
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40:12Creator and host Andy Bargh is joined by commentators Rory Hamilton & Calum Brown as well as Ben Ramage from the Scottish Sun to chat about Scotland's boring 2-0 victory over Gibraltar, missed chances and the injury to Lyndon Dykes. Next up, Finland on Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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