PLZ Football Podcast
Episodes
The PFA Player of the Year
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks discuss the nominees for Player of the Year in Scotland. The title race twists and turns and the top spo...
I think Hearts are going to win the League!
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus is now in serious pain, as he believes Hearts are now looking odds-on to win the Scottish Premiership. Have Rangers blown it? Can Celtic s...
Celtic fans won't be excited
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus doesn't think James Forrest, Liam Scales and Luke McCowan signing new deals will get Celtic fans excited. Both Roughie and Tam are tipping...
No real Hibs fan wants Hearts to win the league
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus discounts any real diehard Hibs fan wanting Hearts to win the league. The nominees for Player of the Year in the lower leagues are discuss...
Time for the old guard to move on
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Parks reckons Callum McGregor should call time on his Celtic career for one last payday elsewhere. Hugh MacDonald assesses James Tavernier's le...
Jack Iredale says Hibs have their own reasons to want a derby win
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a special one-to-one, Peter Martin talks to Hibs defender Jack Iredale about the upcoming derby with Hearts and the chance to stop their great riva...
Neil Lennon is not going to Hampden to make up the numbers
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin is tipping one team to slip up in the first post-split fixtures at the weekend. Neil Lennon won't be going to Hampden for the Scottish cu...
will experience be the key to a Hampden final
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will experience hold the key to a place in the cup final? The PLZ team discuss the two Scottish Cup semi-finals and the comments from all four manager...
Will O'Neill face Lennon in the Scottish Cup final?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus isn't ruling out a meeting of old bhoys Martin O'Neill and Neil Lennon in this year's Scottish cup final, but Craig McLeish and John McGly...
Rangers summit on var will change nothing
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the Journos this week, Gordon Parks has called Rangers' summit on VAR a chance for all 12 clubs to moan, but nothing will happen to change VAR for ...
Killie have more than enough quality to stay in the top flight
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest, Gary Holt believes Neil McCann has brought a feel-good factor to Kilmarnock that will keep them in the top division. The Killie legend ...
Being lucky could be the key to the title
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin believes the Hearts fans will be hoping luck is on their side with only five games remaining and the Jambos still on top of the table. Ra...
Green Brigade return could help Celtic's title bid
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cillian Sheridan reckons the return of the Green Brigade is a boost to Celtic's title bid. The panel discuss why Derek McInnes did not try and use the...
Predicting the final 6 games
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Tam McManus have predicted the outcome of the last six matches in the Premiership and the eventual title winner. No surprise they dis...
Fans are being fleeced, but nobody cares!
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Parks has a chilling warning for anyone upset at the price of tickets at the World Cup, nobody at FIFA cares! The panel discuss the post-split ...
The post-split fixtures are out with a potential title showdown in Glasgow
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The post-split fixtures have been released and Alan Rough reckons the fixtures favour Celtic. The final 'Old Firm' derby of the season is at Celtic Pa...
Are Aberdeen heading for the play-off spot?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rae and Tam McManus have tipped Aberdeen as the most likely team to fill the play-off place as their bad run continues. Rangers looking like a go...
One more slip and you are out
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roughie is tipping Rangers, Gordon sticking with Celtic and Peter is betting on Hearts. Who is going to win the league? Is there another twist this we...
How can we make Scottish football better
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive one-to-one with Peter Martin, Dundee boss Steven Pressley talks about his plans at Dundee, developing players, league reconstruction, ...
Clarke will go with tried and trusted
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it 26 predictable picks for the final squad for the World Cup or is there a surprise from the Scotland manager Steve Clarke? The Journos discuss an...
If Hearts win the title, we have to suck it up
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough believes every Hibs fan is dreading a Hearts title win, but if it arrives, they have to suck it up and get on with it. Roughie picks his al...
Don't judge Clarke on friendlies
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough doesn't believe Steve Clarkje should be judged on International friendlies. Scott Brown sacked at Ayr. Fans disapprove of VAR report. The P...
Motherwell make a valid point
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus wants consistency in retrospective penalties to players now that Callum Slattery has been punished. Scotland need to improve their record ...
Are Rangers fans ready to step up for another share
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough reckons the Rangers fans will show their support for Chairman Andrew Cavenagh's latest share offer and proposed season ticket increase to h...
Time to give Steve Clarke a new deal
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen McGowan believes Steve Clarke has done more than enough to earn a new deal as Scotland manager. Do you agree? The title race looks as if one t...
Follow the plan and win the league
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our exclusive guest is former Hearts midfielder, Colin Cameron. He believes this current Hearts team have the chance to become legends and win the Lea...
Shankland Can Fire Hearts To The Title
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes the return of Lawrence Shankland to the first team has convinced him Hearts will win the League. Celtic beginning to falter, Rang...
Is it time to bring back the dynamic duo?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus insists Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin must start against Dundee as the title race hots up. Are there any slip-ups for the top three ...
Win and hand your greatest rivals the title?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus reckons some players and teams' professionalism would be severely tested if they knew winning a game would hand their greatest rivals the ...
Schmeichel: Questions need to be answered
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh MacDonald believes some serious questions need to be raised about Kasper Schmeichel's fitness. Who knew what and when? Did it have an impact on C...
A contract now for Clarke or after World Cup?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough would prefer the SFA wait till after the World Cup to assess whether Steve Clarke should get a new contract or not. Will the return of Shan...
If O'Neill wins title, he stays at Celtic
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes Martin O'Neill is a certainty to be Celtic manager next season if he wins the title this season. The PLZ panel pay tribute to Gor...
Hearts will wilt under the pressure
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Parks reckons the pressure will be too great for Hearts as they prepare for the 9 game run-in to the title. Martin O'Neill reckons the huge awa...
Robinson is a good appointment, a strong appointment for Aberdeen
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus can see good times ahead for Aberdeen under new manager Stephen Robinson. The fallout from Rangers v Celtic continues and the dismal perfo...
Nothing will change in the old firm shame game
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Macdonald does not think the attitude, conduct or indeed laws or sanctions will have any major effect on the old firm game going forward. The pol...
SPFL CLUBS SHOULD NOT SUFFER FOR OLD FIRM MISBEHAVIOUR
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss the possible sanctions and penalties for Rangers, Celtic and their supporters after Sunday's Scottish cup-quarter ...
Old Firm hooligans have to pay the penalty
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes the hooligans who tarnished the old firm Scottish Cup fixture must pay a heavy penalty for their actions. The PLZ panel assess th...
It would be the biggest failure in the history of the Premiership
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rangers and Celtic winning nothing in a season would be the biggest failure in the history of the Premiership, according to the PLZ panel. It's Scotti...
McGregor is the key to Celtic's title bid
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Tam McManus firmly believe Callum McGregor must stay fit to keep Celtic on track to retain their Scottish Premiership title. The PLZ ...
It's time to copy Motherwell and Falkirk's style
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme McGarry is hoping other teams will follow Motherwell and Falkirk's lead to try and play attractive football next season. The standard of our ga...
What are the key issues for fans of football in Scotland?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Operations Director of the Scottish Football Union, Alastair Blair, has called on fans to join up for free and offer their opinion on the key issu...
McInnes is well up for the fight
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rae believes Derek McInnes is well up for the battle for the title, and he has players ready to fight and scrap as well. The old firm fall-out is...
Schmeichel or Sinisalo for the derby?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lose and the title hopes are gone
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus says it is a must win game for Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday against Rangers. Peter and Tam discuss the possible formations, the bookies odds ...
John Beaton can't win as 'Old Firm' Ref
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The PLZ panel have sympathy for John Beaton as the ref for Sunday's 'Old Firm' fixture. The race for the title. VAR revamp. The problems at 'New Firm'...
That day will live with me forever!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fraser Fyvie reflects on his career as he is forced to retire at 32. The former Hibs midfielder looks back on the best day of his life in football, th...
Hearts are going to win the League!
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus, with more U-turns than they have roundabouts in East Kilbride has now decided there's no stopping Hearts. The panel give a forthright opi...
Time to drop Schmeichel
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus thinks Martin O'Neill should drop Kasper Schmeichel for Celtic's match against Hibs on Sunday. The PLZ team discuss a new deal for Raskin ...
Refs will face more abuse in title run-in
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen McGowan believes referees will face more scrutiny and abuse as the title run-in reaches its climax. The Journos discuss racism in football and...
Robert Duvall was an Oscar winner but a humble gentleman
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Coyle pays tribute to Oscar winning movie star Robert Duvall and shares hilarious memories of starring alongside the American actor in the Scotti...
Chermiti must score more goals in title run-in
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rae is adamant Youssef Chermiti must score goals against the smaller sides to help drive Rangers on to win the Scottish Premiership. The PLZ pane...
Just who is Derek McInnes annoying?
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin reckons the Hibs fans are the most annoyed with Derek McInnes and his Hearts side at the top of the league. Can Hearts win again at Ibrox...
Motherwell could determine title winners
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus and Peter Martin believe Motherwell's matches against hearts, Rangers and Celtic could determine where the title ends up this season. The ...
McInnes is the key to Hearts' title not Jamestown Analytics
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks believe Derek McInnes should get all the credit if Hearts win the title, not Jamestown Analytics. The Edinburgh derby ...
Rangers all set for a double celebration
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough reckons Rangers will defeat Motherwell and Hearts in their next two games. The PLZ team also discuss the away allocation in old firm games ...
Destiny calling for title challengers
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Rae believes this could be a massive week for Hearts and Rangers in their bid to win the title. The Scottish cup draw is assessed by the PLZ team...
Rangers fans still to be convinced of title credentials
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Parks doesn't think the Rangers fans believe they can win the league. It's Scottish cup weekend for the panel
SIGNING OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN A NO-BRAINER
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes Celtic's quest to sign free agent Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is a no-brainer for the title run-in. The PLZ team are singing the prai...
Hearts' loss is pivotal in the title race
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Parks reckons Hearts loss to St Mirren is pivotal in the title race as Celtic and Rangers hunt them down at the top of the premiership. The Jou...
Celtic's experience will win the title
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough believe the experience within the Celtic dressing room will now drive them on to the title with new signings to help. The ...
The board won't get away with selling Engels
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Tam McManus believe the Celtic fans would not let this board get away with selling Arne Engels in this transfer window without a repl...
The Celtic CEO should explain to fans their transfer strategy
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough has called on Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson to come out and explain the boards strategy on transfer business with £77m sitting ...
Rangers have the momentum to win the title
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus reckons Rangers now have the momentum to go on and win the title with good signings and results going their way. The PLZ team also discuss...
Celtic run like a bank rather than a football club
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen McGowan questions Celtic's signing strategy. The Journos discuss Austin Trusty's failed appeal against the red card v Hearts. The panel also l...
Conspiracy theories will increase in the race for the title
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin believes questions over refereeing decisions and VAR intervention will come under increasing scrutiny from conspiracy theorists as the ra...
The board must back O'Neill or get ready for the criticism
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Rough reckons this week is the last chance for the board to make the signings to help bolster Martin O'Neill's squad for the title run-in. The PL...
O'Neill factor will deliver a win at Tynecastle
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus reckons Martin O'Neill can do no wrong at the minute and Celtic will win at Tynecastle against Hearts on Sunday. The team also discuss Dan...
If the money is right, sell Keiron Bowie now!
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes Hibs should cash in on Kieron Bowie now if a good offer comes in. The PLZ team also discuss new faces coming into the Scottish Pr...
Hearts injuries could prove significant against Celtic
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Grant reckons the loss of Shankland, Devlin and Beningime could be significant in their showdown with Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday. The Jour...
Shankland injury could kill off Hearts title hopes
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss the body blow to Hearts' title hopes with Lawrence Shankland out of Sunday's big match against Celtic. We also dis...
Maswanhise to Celtic is a no brainer
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin cannot work out Celtic's game plan and why they haven't made an immediate move for Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise. The team look b...
There'll be a statue of McInnes if Hearts win the double!
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin pulling Roughie's leg or not? Derek McInnes will have a statue outside Tynecastle if Hearts win the league and cup! Still no signings at ...
Lose to Hearts and wave goodbye to the title
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus believes Celtic must avoid defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle in their next league match to have any hopes of winning the league. Peter and Ta...
Rangers signings geared up for title success
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh MacDonald believes Rangers' transfer business is geared to winning the league and Champions League qualification this season. The Journos, Peter ...
What is Celtic's transfer strategy?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough reckon Celtic are taking a huge gamble in failing to land any transfer targets early in the transfer window. As well as mi...
Bowie needs to stay at Hibs
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus reckons Kieron Bowie needs to stay at Hibs until after the World cup and secure an even bigger move when the time is right. Alan Rough, Al...
Celtic lagging behind in the signing race
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus and Alan Rough believe Martin O'Neill will need to get his skates on to get signings in at Celtic, as Danny Rohl and Derek McInnes have ha...
Kyogo's return shows a lack of strategy
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tam McManus criticises Celtic's lack of leadership and strategy as they look to bring back Kyogo. Meanwhile, Peter Martin pays tribute to Terry Yorath...
Rangers can win the Scottish Premiership
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen McGowan believes the win over Aberdeen, the confidence and fluency in their play suggests Danny Rohl's side can now win this league. The panel...
Nancy and Thelin sacked
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Alex Rae, Alan Rough and Tam McManus discuss the sacking of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic and the imminent return of Martin O'Neill, Jimmy Th...
Lose to Rangers and it's over!
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Alan Rough and Alex Rae assess whether Wilfried Nancy can survive as Celtic manager if he loses the derby against Rangers.
The fear factor at Celtic & Rangers has gone.
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Tam McManus and Alan Rough assess Hearts' title credentials, Rangers' lack of quality and Celtic with a morale-boosting win.
TFS - Dermot Desmond will decide Wilfried Nancy's fate
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Tam McManus, Alan Rough and Gordon Parks discuss the game by game future of Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy and who decides his fate. The...
Celtic stick by Nancy, but is he dead man walking?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Joe Miller and Tam McManus discuss Celtic's decision to stick by their manager Wilfried Nancy, a move that Miller reckons will cost the ...
The Journos December 17th
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Hugh Macdonald and Gordon Parks assess all three teams in the title race and pinpoint the key to winning the Scottish Premiership.
THE FOOTBALL SHOW - RANGERS TITLE CONTENDERS
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough discuss Rangers back in the title race, Celtic in turmoil and Steve Clarke calling on FIFA not to fleece the Tartan army i...
IT'S TIME TO BACK NANCY, NOT SACK HIM
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Alan Rough, Alex Rae and Tam McManus discuss the fallout from St Mirren defeating Celtic in the PremierSports Cup final. Calls for Wilfr...
The Football Show 12th December - IF HE LOSES HE'S UNDER PRESSURE!
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Tam McManus and Alan Rough discuss a disastrous night for Scottish clubs in Europe. The Premier Sports Cup final takes place on Sunday b...
THE JOURNOS - Nancy criticism embarrassing, plus Mulligan Salah and Deans in the spotlight
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks react to clickbait criticism of Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy. Is Josh Mulligan going to the World Cup w...
The Football show tribute to Dixie Deans
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin and Alan Rough pay tribute to Dixie Deans who sadly passed away at the age of 79. He scored a hat-trick in two cup finals, both against H...
Celtic will spend big to stop Hearts title bid
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Alex Rae, Tam McManus and Alan Rough look back over Hearts' big win over Celtic and assess who will spend big in the January transfer wi...
The Journos - World cup draw preview
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Martin, Hugh MacDonald and Gordon Parks look ahead to the World Cup draw and who they think will win the competition.
There CANNOT be a role for Martin O'Neill at Celtic after Wednesday! | The Football Show
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 THE O'NEILL EFFECT: UNPACKING HIS DRAMATIC LAST STAND BEFORE NANCY ARRIVES! | The Football Show
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celtic are riding a wave of emotion as Martin O'Neill delivers one last dramatic push before Wilfried Nancy arrives to take over at Parkhead. We break...
🔥 The O'Neill EFFECT: Unpacking His Dramatic Last Stand Before Nancy Arrives! | The Football Show
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celtic are riding a wave of emotion as Martin O'Neill delivers one last dramatic push before Wilfried Nancy arrives to take over at Parkhead. We break...
Celtic Board vs Supporters: What will happen next? | The Journos
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Football Show, we break down the growing disconnect between the Celtic board and the supporters, with fan frustration reaching new levels a...
Why Rangers LEGEND David Weir is the IDEAL replacement for Kevin Thelwell! | The Football Show
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we break down a massive week in Scottish and European football. We discuss whether David Weir is set to return to Ibrox as Rangers...
Wilfried Nancy SET TO BE Celtic manager for start of December! | The Football Show
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big talking points this week: Wilfried Nancy looks set to become the next Celtic manager — provided the club can agree compensation. Rangers sack Ke...
Why Celtic Board WON'T change despite fan discontent! | The Football Show
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big talking points this week - from a heated Celtic AGM to Rangers' new financial numbers, plus a look at what's coming up in Scottish football this w...
No Room for Harvey Barnes in Scotland Squad! | The Football Show
21 Nov 2025
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❓Should Steve Clarke consider Harvey Barnes for the Scotland squad after the winger said he wouldn't rule it out? Join PLZ Premium TODAY! You will r...