Forget The Ball
Episodes
Episode 40
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a Hogmanay Special, Phil, Johnnie & Chick look back at 40 years of Only An Excuse with behind the scenes memories and anecdotes recorded live a...
Episode 39
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A comic look back at the best bits of the podcast in 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 38 - The Extra Bit
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Alastair Leck asks the gang what the best ever Scotland goal is? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 38
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie, Josie and Chick chat about Celtic vs The Board vs Thye Fans vs Wilfried Nancy, plus firing blanks and dead rubbers. Hosted on Acast. S...
Episode 37 - The Extra Bit
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remembering the great Dixie Deans of Glasgow Celtic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 37
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Josie are in the studio meanwhile St Mirren fan Chick zooms in live from the celebrations after their historic 3-1 defeat over Celti...
Episode 36 - The Extra Bit
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie & Chick are joined by Josie as they look back at the way Match Draws were done in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Episode 36
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Great World Cup Draw and Josie joins Phil, Johnnie & Chick to fire them listener's questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Episode 35 - The Extra Bit
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick are at The Stand in Glasgow for a live show looking back at player's secret Midnight Excursions breaking the manager's curfew ...
Episode 35
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick are back at The Stand in Glasgow for a live show basking in the glory of the Scotland win and test Chick's Spanish lingo! Host...
Episode 34 - The Extra Bit
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can You Name the 1973 Scotland Squad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 34
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick talk Scotland's 4-2 win over Denmark and ask, is Steve Clarke Scotland's most successful manager ever? Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 33 - The Extra Bit
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should the bevvy be brought back to stadiums? Celtic vs Rangers pitch battle in 1980... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 33
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie & Chick chat 'going to the dogs' , ' you can't teach old dogs new tricks' and does Renaldo think he's the dog's bollocks? Hosted on ...
Episode 32 - The Extra Bit
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How long will Martin O'Neill be at Celtic - is there room for sentimentality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 32
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat over zealous referees, Easter Road Cocaine Scandal and Scotland's Strip.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Episode 31 - The Extra Bit
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celtic 3 Rangers 1 - It's the Old Firm match analysis from Philip Differ, Johnnie Watson and Chick Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Episode 31
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie & Chick are back at The Stand in Glasgow for some more analysis on the old Firm management front and stories of Partick Thistle mave...
Episode 30 - The Extra Bit
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to on the field antics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 30
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick with the latest state of Scottish football, the best ever free kick and why did Davie Cooper leave Rangers? Hosted on Acast. S...
Episode 29 - The Extra Bit
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a trip to Marseile, the guys discovered who was actually in the French Foreign Legion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 29
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick talk about the Jags football ultras, the world's dirtiest players, and would you go on a spooky Halloween tour of Ibrox? Hos...
Episode 28 - The Extra Bit
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to manager's post match drinks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 28
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat the wearing of Brogues, is there too much Fan Power and is Davy The Window Cleaner's predictions as good as Paul The Oc...
Episode 27 - The Extra Bit
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chick and Phil don't just go to restaurants but join their football teams... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 27
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick discuss the art of the penalty, Russell Martin "derangement syndrome" and the day Chick let Kenny Dalgleish score the first go...
Episode 26 - The Extra Bit Live from The Stand
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More footie chat from Philip, Johnnie and Chick live at The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Episode 26 - Live From The Stand
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick are live from The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 25 - The Extra Bit
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Footballers bad behaviour - Johan Mjallby & Gazza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 25
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick are Larsson Jr, Bjorn Borg and what chart do Scottish football fans top? And which one of the gallant trio has the strongest...
Episode 24 - The Extra Bit
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which Celtic and Rangers stars joined together to make a really rotten record? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 24
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil is back from Poland and Johnnie and Chick want to hear all about it. They mark 40 years since the great Jock Stein died, and discuss some unexpec...
Episode 23 - The Extra Bit
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Bone's Groin Strain Wind-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 23
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnnie and Chick are in the hot seats paying tribute to the late great Jimmy Bone, dodgy tattoos and their adventures with Dukla Pumpherston FC. Host...
Episode 22 - THE EXTRA BIT
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie & Chick pick their favourite footballer names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick having chosen the the first 5 in their Top 10 players ever, now they pick the next 5. And it's not easy! Hosted on Acast. Se...
Episode 21 - THE EXTRA BIT
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie, and Chick try and decide who's the best goalkeeper in the world ... Ever? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Episode 21
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick try and decide who the Top 10 greatest players of all time are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Episode 20 - THE EXTRA BIT
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Secrets of Quick Turnaround Match Reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat 'Wow Moments', bizarre teams, and who's the best Elvis impersonator - Elvis Paisley or Elvis Prestwick & The Ryan-a...
Episode 19 - THE EXTRA BIT
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scrap The football jargon and who is The Danger Man? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 19
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick talk about the long lost Scottish pitches, what Fergus McCann did for Celtic and meeting some Hollywood A-listers, and oh ye...
Episode 18 - THE EXTRA BIT
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The day the police put Chick Young in handcuffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat Bonnie Blue to Al Capone, Charlie Tully to Brendan Rodgers, and Peter Marinello to Burt Lancaster, so "Let's Get Ready...
Episode 17 - THE EXTRA BIT
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's TIFO crazy, he's TIFO mad .... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 17
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Differ, Johnnie Watson and Chick Young chat about unfriendly Friendlies, the Holy Goalie and Chick's facial hair through the years! Hosted on A...
Episode 16 - THE EXTRA BIT
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do they all want Phil's photograph in Chicago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 16
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat about their favourite strips, favourite toys and favourite smells.Not for the faint hearted! Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Episode 15 - THE EXTRA BIT
16 Jul 2025
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Chick's advice to Mark Hateley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 15
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat the lifting of the Booze Ban, when did you first get the football bug, and the new "Take a Player In" scheme at Partick...
Episode 14 - THE EXTRA BIT
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which former manager played a Demon in Only An Excuse? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 14
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat about names for football stands, name dropping and famous names on letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Episode 13 - THE EXTRA BIT
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnnie on the hunt for Rangers legend Davie Wilson's autograph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat Sir David Murray's book "Mettle: Tragedy, Courage & Titles", how you came to support the team you love and can you ...
Episode 12 - THE EXTRA BIT
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chick patrols Glasgow looking for misused Apostrophes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick chat celebrity football spottings, high scorers, best and worst tackles and their all time greatest Scotland team. Hosted on A...
Episode 11 - THE EXTRA BIT
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil, Johnnie and Chick remember playing in charity games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 11
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip and Johnnie are joined by Chick from the hi-seas in Spain to chat International non-matches, Under 21 teams with 23 year olds in them and who s...
Episode 10 - THE EXTRA BIT
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chick is Surfin' In The Street, Not Surfin' USA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Differ, Jonathan Watson and Chick Young chat about the their first Scotland International match, the Art of Dribbling and remembering the great...
Episode 09 - THE EXTRA BIT
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnnie photobombs Burt Lancaster's interview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Differ, Jonathan Watson, and Chick Young get all gladiatorial when they talk "I Spartacus", alongside the Rangers takeover, plastic pitches and...
Episode 08 - THE EXTRA BIT
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil solves Stevie Clark's Scotland goalkeeper problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 8
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat about Foreign Interviews, victory bus celebrations, and gossip from the Scottish Football Writers' Association Awards,...
Episode 7 - The Extra Bit
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which Rangers Manager Hit Chick Young? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip, Johnnie and Chris discuss Pin-Ups, Managers and Famous Alumni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 06 - THE EXTRA BIT
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fanny Pladdery - Did I hear that correctly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 06
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat about great semis, artificial pitches and pitch invasions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 05 - THE EXTRA BIT
07 May 2025
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Robert Duvall walked into a bar in Glasgow ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 05
05 May 2025
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Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat about legends - Joe Jordan, Bob Crampsey and Sydney Devine ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Episode 04 - THE EXTRA BIT
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim White's Dog's Breakfast Show News Updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 04
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick ask: Is José on his way to Scotland?, which Rangers manager hit Chick?, & what justifies an instant Red Card? Hosted on...
Episode 03 - EXTRA CONTENT
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnnie Wtson can exclusively reveal that Graeme Souness has a new book out and can't wait to read you an extract! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Episode 03
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat Declan Rice, why Scots are succeeding in Italy and guess who the latest Scottish football biography is about? Hosted o...
Episode 02
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat football sponsors, favourite foreign jerseys, latest gossip, and pay a tribute to the late great Denis "The Lawman" Law...
Episode 01
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charity matches, which celebs can actually play, bring back the reserve league and what's the gossip? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Trailer
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Differ, Jonathan Watson and Chick Young introduce you to a brand new Scottish Football Podcast discussing the latest matches, news and nostalgi...