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Off the Ball Podcast

BBC Radio Scotland
Scottish Football
Junior Football
Comedy
Celtic
Scotland National Football Team
Scotland
Parkrun
Dougie Donnelly
Clinton Baptiste
Murdo Macleod
Diving
Youth Development
Tartan Week
Portugal
Aberdeen
Britain's Got Talent
Academy Football
SFA Report
Billy Bremner
Carnegie Hall

Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

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Latest Episodes

All the best bits from Saturday 15th November pre and post Greece Scotland Off the Ball shows featuring guests Allaster McKallaster, Grant Stott, Stephen O'Donnell and Scott Allan, Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

All the best bits from the weekend's show in one petty and ill informed place! Stuart and Tam are joined by Ash Reid, Rob Wilson, Aidan Smith and Kris Doolan to discuss Scottish ParaFootball, Hibs Hat-trick, When Did You Last? Worst Records Ever, Ter... more

The most petty and ill informed football podcast... in the world! This week we're talking Prince Rogers Nelson and Celtic Da's. We find out who's behind the viral Claudio Braga song and just how many names did Prince have? Plus... the week in footbal... more

The most petty and ill informed football podcast in the world! What does Blackpool mean to you? Say hello, wave goodbye, the Egg XI and the Terracing Teaser. Broadcaster Bill McFarlan tells us how he inadvertently gave Bob Geldof the idea for Live Ai... more

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Recent Guests

Ash Reid
Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Para Football
Scottish Football Association
Episode: Scottish ParaFootball, Hibs Hat-trick, When Did You Last? Worst Records Ever
Rob Wilson
Star player of the amputee football team
Scotland's Amputee Football Team
Episode: Scottish ParaFootball, Hibs Hat-trick, When Did You Last? Worst Records Ever
John McKie
Author of 'A Sign of the Times', a Prince Biography
Episode: Bruce Morton, Phil Differ and John McKie join Stuart and Tam
Bruce Morton
Comedian and host of Celtic-themed performances
Episode: Bruce Morton, Phil Differ and John McKie join Stuart and Tam
Phil Differ
Comedian and commentator on Scottish football
Episode: Bruce Morton, Phil Differ and John McKie join Stuart and Tam
Bill McFarlan
Veteran sports journalist with extensive experience in media training and commenting on football.
Scottish Television, BBC
Episode: Bill McFarlan on how he accidently came up with Live Aid
Paul Goodwin
Author with insights into fan ownership in football and community engagement.
Episode: Bill McFarlan on how he accidently came up with Live Aid
Kevin Christie
Author of To Be Frank
Not mentioned
Episode: Weekend Football round-up, Those were the days, Franks, Cricket XI and Terracing Teaser
Len Pennie
Emerging poet and broadcaster
BBC Radio Scotland
Episode: Len Pennie, Brogeal and Paddy Duffy with Stuart and Tam

Hosts

Stuart Cosgrove
Co-host known for his comedic voice and insights into Scottish football culture.
Tam Cowan
Co-host recognized for his entertaining style and engagement with sports commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 871 ratings
  • Sax

    even calling it topical now is a stretch and barely any football chat .

    Cowan In particular is well past his sell by date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katdaz7
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Rubbish

    Not really

    The best sports show around

    Looking forward to the reunification of the Dynamic Duo in the New Year

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomasT321
    Irelanda year ago
  • Waste of licence money

    Parochial , unfunny , biased and that’s the good bits

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    max dosage 5
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it

    The Patter is honking but never miss an episode , don’t know why they cut the length of it though ??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barry leitch
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Perfect podcast

    Great for all football fans. From a scotsman living in wales

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disco77777
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticisms mention that the content can stray from football discussions into lighter topics, causing mixed reactions.
The podcast is viewed as a crucial source for discussions around Scottish football, emphasizing both entertainment and insights.
Listeners appreciate the humorous banter between the hosts, finding it engaging and often relatable.
Many view the commentary as nostalgic and engaging, making it compulsory listening for Scots abroad.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#193
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#99
Hong Kong/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#187
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#213
Singapore/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sophie Gravia, Robbie Neilson and Jim Duffy join Stuart and Tam
Q: What kind of advice did you receive from your experience in football management?
Robbie emphasizes the importance of recognizing the financial limits and focusing on how clubs can innovate to compete.
Sophie Gravia, Robbie Neilson and Jim Duffy join Stuart and Tam
Q: Robbie, what's the difference in perception between a well-known manager and an overseas manager?
Fans often fantasize about unknown managers, thinking they must be good, while well-known Scots may not receive the same regard.
Shredded Nerves, Life Of Brians, Oasis and Shaggy Dog Stories
Q: What could be improved in matchday experiences for visually impaired fans?
There should be more awareness for the staff and stewards to support visually impaired fans effectively.
Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI
Q: Are we looking for disastrous debuts?
Yes, we are looking for disastrous debuts in all aspects.
Dunfermline, Speedway, Disastrous Debuts, Mother's Day, Terracing Teaser and Trump XI
Q: Why did you get sacked?
Results, mainly due to the poor performance and recruitment issues.

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Centered on the vibrant world of Scottish football, listeners are treated to a humorous and often reflective exploration of the sport. The content features lively discussions surrounding major Scottish clubs, player dynamics, and cultural elements intertwined with football, such as music and comedy. Noteworthy episodes highlight pioneers in women's football and various contemporary figures from the Scottish sports scene, offering both critical insights and entertaining anecdotes. This combination of humor and serious analysis makes it appealing to a broad audience, particularly those with an affinity for football culture in Scotland.

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1. Scottish Football Podcast
2. Sacked in the Morning
3. Superscoreboard
4. Open Goal - Football Show
5. The Terrace Scottish Football Podcast

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Off the Ball Podcast launched 16 years ago and published 50 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Off the Ball Podcast include:

1. Ash Reid
2. Rob Wilson
3. John McKie
4. Bruce Morton
5. Phil Differ
6. Bill McFarlan
7. Paul Goodwin
8. Kevin Christie

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