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PLZ Football Podcast

PLZ Soccer
Celtic
Rangers
Scottish Premiership
Scottish Football
Hearts
Celtic Football Club
Aberdeen
Rangers Football Club
Scotland
Scottish Cup
Russell Martin
Champions League
Motherwell
World Cup
Celtic FC
Brendan Rodgers
Football
Steve Clarke
Livingston
Martin O'neill

Peter Martin and Alan Rough talking football with players and managers across the UK. As well as feature shows like the Boot Room and That Game.

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Latest Episodes

Tam McManus is hoping John McGinn and the Scotland squad have a few more gears to go up to face Morocco on Friday after defeating Haiti narrowly on Sunday morning. The PLZ team believe Danny Rohl was working his ticket and has failed in his job at Ra... more

Political journalist Bernard Ponsonby talks football, politics and television with his old STV teammate, Peter Martin. It's a trip down memory lane on chasing stories, political leaders they admired and what Bernard's favourite team Celtic must do to... more

Hugh MacDonald reckons some Celtic fans are irrational in their dislike of Robbie Keane as a candidate for the manager's job. Scotland is not a certainty for victory over Haiti.

A new deal and worthy of the hall of fame, but is qualifying for a major tournament the best we can hope for from Steve Clarke? Roughie can see the improvement and benefits of VAR. When will Celtic announce their new manager?

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Recent Guests

Dick Advocaat
Dutch football manager
Episode: Steve Clarke the best ever Scotland manager?
Martin O'Neill
Former manager referenced in discussion
Football (as discussed)
Episode: There can be only one!
Hugh McDonald
Pundit/guest along with other panelists
PLZ Football Panel
Episode: There can be only one!
Josh Taylor
Hibs supporter mentioned as invited guest
Episode: No real Hibs fan wants Hearts to win the league
Andy Murray
Hibs supporter mentioned as invited guest
Episode: No real Hibs fan wants Hearts to win the league
Jack Iredale
Hibs central defender
Hibernian Football Club
Episode: Jack Iredale says Hibs have their own reasons to want a derby win
Stephen McGowan
Football journalist
The Daily Mail / The Athletic (as applicable from context)
Episode: Rangers summit on var will change nothing
Gary Holt
Manager of Partick Thistle Women, former player with Killie and Scottish Cup winner
Partick Thistle Women
Episode: Killie have more than enough quality to stay in the top flight
Cillian Sheridan
Former professional footballer, special guest on the show
Celtic FC (former)
Episode: Green Brigade return could help Celtic's title bid

Hosts

Peter Martin
Host with long-running involvement across PLZ Soccer/PLZ Football Podcast projects.
Alan Rough
Co-host and analyst, regular voice on Scottish football discussions.
Tam McManus
Co-host and regular panelist, known for banter and punditry.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Ruined

    Used to enjoy the podcast and thought it was a fair and unbiased show however I can’t listen anymore with Alison McConnell. The last few episodes in particular really showed her true colours. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but she couldn’t be more one sided if she tried. She didn’t condemn the minority who ruined a minutes silence at rugby park and made excuses for it. Most recently the shay Logan interview, she only wanted to talk about one club. I obviously know Peter is a Celtic man bu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eck91
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Modernity

    Ep24 wasn’t the best. Scotland has a problem with modernity and sadly this episode exemplifies this. The piece about Jesse Marsch highlighted this. Normally 5

    star

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    itsmeagain20
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Bigot Brothers Podcast

    The usual bigot brothers nonsense. Avoid like the plague.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tango83
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Cringeworthy

    At best little more than another sellik pod with 4 rate presenters

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ;:@&£
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Painfully bad!

    Condescending and bias coverage which pretends to be neutral for some unbeknown reason. Just be honest, we’re not stupid. Even if I was a Celtic fan, then there is far better, honest and insightful content for that persuasion.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scottish football fan
    Australia4 years ago

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Fans value access to guest perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights into Scottish football politics.
Listeners appreciate candid, entertaining banter and strong host chemistry.
Some feedback notes audio quality/costume quality as a recurring issue.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chermiti must score more goals in title run-in
Q: How many British managers have won the FA Cup since the year 2000?
Only three British managers have won the FA Cup since 2000.
Celtic run like a bank rather than a football club
Q: Do Celtic have a point regarding inconsistency with the rules?
Yes, VAR's subjective involvement raises concerns about their role in influencing referee decisions.
Celtic run like a bank rather than a football club
Q: What's your immediate reaction to losing the appeal and where it stands?
It would be surprising if Celtic had won the appeal, but the SFA will likely not back down on VAR decisions.
If the money is right, sell Keiron Bowie now!
Q: How many times have Real Madrid won the Champions League?
Real Madrid has won the Champions League 15 times.
Lose to Hearts and wave goodbye to the title
Q: Do you believe that Celtic will win this league?
Right now, if they don't bring anyone in, I don't think they'll win.

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A lively panel-focused football show from the UK that blends hard analysis with banter, guest appearances, and listener engagement. Episodes center on Scottish football, club battles, managerial futures, and transfer talk, with a strong emphasis on big clubs, title races, and fan culture. The trio/regulars bring personality and humor to debates about results, governance, and the business side of the game, making it a go-to for fans who want spirited opinions, insider chatter, and actionable takeaways for sponsorship or guest opportunities.

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Recent guests on PLZ Football Podcast include:

1. Dick Advocaat
2. Martin O'Neill
3. Hugh McDonald
4. Josh Taylor
5. Andy Murray
6. Jack Iredale
7. Stephen McGowan
8. Gary Holt

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